Cambodia Rejects Thai Claims Over Border Temples, Demands Artefact Return
Cambodia's Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has rejected Thai claims over border temples, demanding the immediate return of archaeological artefacts. The dispute centers on historical maps and international court rulings concerning the temple sites.
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