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10-14-2008, 08:30 AM
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Thai troops retreated from a disputed border zone Tuesday, a Cambodian general said, averting a possible military clash after Cambodia's prime minister issued an ultimatum to Thailand to withdraw by midday.
But a Thai army spokesman denied that any soldiers had been withdrawn, and said his country was "ready" to respond militarily if attacked.
Cambodian army commander Brig. Gen. Yim Pim said all Thai troops had retreated and were back inside their camp about half a mile (1 kilometer) from the contested territory.
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Thai soldiers stand guard near a pagoda close to Preah Vihear temple in Cambodia. Cambodia has warned of the risk of a large-scale armed conflict with Thailand as ministers from the two neighbours failed to reach a breakthrough in talks on their border dispute.
But a Thai army spokesman denied that any soldiers had been withdrawn, and said his country was "ready" to respond militarily if attacked.
Cambodian army commander Brig. Gen. Yim Pim said all Thai troops had retreated and were back inside their camp about half a mile (1 kilometer) from the contested territory.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081014/ap_on_re_as/as_cambodia_thailand_border_dispute;_ylt=AlbFTyACc TRxrUXtCkVyAVEBxg8F
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Thai soldiers stand guard near a pagoda close to Preah Vihear temple in Cambodia. Cambodia has warned of the risk of a large-scale armed conflict with Thailand as ministers from the two neighbours failed to reach a breakthrough in talks on their border dispute.