Cambodia Rejects Thai Minister's Claims on Border Temples
Cambodia's Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has vehemently rejected claims by the Thai Minister of Culture stating that the "Khnaar Temple and Takrobey Temple are located within Thai territory." Cambodia asserts the temples are within its borders and condemns Thailand's unilateral heritage registration and removal of artifacts as violations of international law.
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