PHNOM PENH, Dec. 9 — About 54,550 Cambodian residents have fled their homes for safe shelters as border conflict with Thailand has entered a third day, Cambodian Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said on Tuesday.
As of 11 a.m. local time on Tuesday, residents in Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey and Pursat provinces have fled the assaults and moved to safe zones due to the Thai military’s attacks on Cambodian forces and civilians, he told reporters. (Namibia Daily News/Xinhua)
