Cambodia Celebrates Preah Vihear Temple Anniversary as Border Tensions Renew with Thailand
Preah Vihear temple celebrated 17 years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Cambodian sovereignty was recognized by the United Nations amid renewed border tensions with Thailand — reminiscent of clashes between 2008 and 2011 due to the heritage listing. The current crisis follows an armed territorial conflict that led to the death of a Cambodian soldier in the early mornings of May 28.
