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Kevin Doyle

Thai forces fire rubber bullets, tear gas in clash with Cambodian villagers

A Thai soldier stands guard on Wednesday in a disputed area along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Banteay Meanchey province, Cambodia [Agence Kampuchea Press/AFP]

Dozens of Cambodian civilians were injured when Thailand’s military used tear gas and rubber bullets during clashes in a disputed area on the Thai-Cambodia border, the most significant violence since both countries halted cross-border fighting in July.

Local media in Cambodia reported that 29 people, including local villagers and Buddhist monks, were hurt in the confrontation with Thai forces on Wednesday afternoon, while Thailand’s military said a number of its officials were also injured.

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