Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Territorial Occupation and Blocking Civilian Return at UN
Cambodia accused Thai forces at a UN Refugee Agency meeting of illegally occupying its territory and blocking the return of over 20,000 displaced civilians. Thailand has denied these allegations, highlighting the critical need for diplomatic efforts to resolve the border dispute.
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