Cambodia Urges UNESCO to Enhance Monitoring of Preah Vihear Temple Amid Border Threats
Cambodia has appealed to UNESCO and the international community for increased monitoring of ongoing security threats to the Preah Vihear Temple. The appeal follows significant damage to the temple from armed clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in 2025 and concerns over Thai military presence.
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