Cambodia Denies Thai Allegations of Military Use of Temples
Cambodia has strongly denied allegations by Thai officials of military use of its ancient temples, calling the claims unfounded. The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts accused Thailand of attempting to shift blame for damage to Cambodian heritage and reaffirmed its commitment to international law.
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