Cambodia Demands Return of Cultural Artifacts Suspected Looted by Thai Soldiers During War
Cambodia's Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has stated that Thai soldiers illicitly removed several artifacts from the Khnar Temple during past conflicts. The ministry is strongly demanding the return of these artifacts from Thailand and also condemned infrastructure damage around the temple.
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