Preah Vihear Update
Wednesday July 16, 2008
The government of Cambodia is sending troops into the Preah Vihear area after reports that about 40 Thai soldiers crossed into Cambodian territory near the disputed temple on Tuesday.
According to a report on the BBC website, the incident began when three Thai protestors were arrested at the site. Whether or not Thai troops actually entered Cambodian territory, tensions between the two neighbors are sure to increase as a result of this military build-up.
Comments
Just what the world needs… more war. (said with irony)
At least the U.S. isn’t involved… yet.
Yes, Southeast Asia has been relatively quiet since Timor Leste got its independence… I guess it’s time to stir things up, hm? It seems so wrong to start a war over a serene, ruined Buddhist temple, somehow.
All the other reasons for war are great, of course! (additional irony)