Thursday, 16 October 2008

Cambodia says it has captured 10 Thai soldiers

Thai troops sit after surrendering at Sekha Kirisvarak pagoda near the disputed 900-year-old Preah Vihear temple in Preah Vihear province, 543 km (337 miles) north of Phnom Penh October 15, 2008. Cambodia's army captured 10 Thai soldiers on Wednesday after a battle along a disputed stretch of border near the 900-year-old Preah Vihear temple, Foreign Minister Hor Namhong said.REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)

Cambodia's army captured 10 Thai soldiers on Wednesday after a battle along a disputed stretch of border near the 900-year-old Preah Vihear temple, Foreign Minister Hor Namhong said.

Wednesday, 15 October 2008

Cambodia's army captured 10 Thai soldiers on Wednesday after a battle along a disputed stretch of border near the 900-year-old Preah Vihear temple, Foreign Minister Hor Namhong said.

"The Prime Minister has ordered that the 10 soldiers be treated well," he told a news conference in Phnom Penh, adding that the prisoners would be returned to Thailand if Bangkok requested.

Reuters

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