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Cambodia Warns of Landmines Shifting Due to Heavy Flooding
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Cambodian authorities warn citizens of landmines being washed into residential areas by floods, while Thai soldiers face similar dangers on the border.
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Events
Previous year: Armed clashes occurred between Thai and Cambodian forces.
Previous year: A ceasefire agreement was reached, allowing displaced Cambodians to return home.
July 16: CMAA warns that storms Bavi and Haichen are causing floods that move landmines into communities.
July 17: A Thai soldier steps on an old landmine in Sisaket Province while improving a security base.
Post-July 17: Thai engineers clear 19 PMN1 landmines from the incident site.
Who & What's Involved
Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA)The Phnom Penh PostRoyal Thai ArmyHumanitarian Mine Action Unit 3 (NPT 3)Second Army RegionWassana NananMajor General Winthai SuvareeTheerawit Chanaphatphon
Topics
LandminesBorder ConflictNatural DisastersNational SecurityThai-Cambodian Relations
Locations
Cambodia-Thailand BorderKantharalak District, Sisaket ProvinceBan Bueng Malu