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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jintamas Saksornchai and Sopheng Cheang

‘It makes me want to cry’: Evacuees react to Thailand-Cambodia fighting

For 73-year-old Amnat Meephew, the recent resurgence of hostilities along the Thailand-Cambodia border has meant fleeing his home for the second time in just four months. Living mere miles from the disputed frontier, Mr Meephew is among hundreds of thousands forced to abandon their lives amidst renewed fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours.

Visibly distressed, he shared his anguish: "Sometimes when I think about it, I tear up. Why are Thais and Cambodians, who are like siblings, fighting? Speaking about it makes me want to cry."

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