‘Fatal shooting’ did not happen, Thailand says

While Cambodian officials say the Thais have not responded to a request for an inquiry into the shooting death of a man they say illegally crossed the border, Thailand is denying the incident even occurred. Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs last month called for an investigation into the shooting, which allegedly took place on March 18. In the ministry’s telling, Thai authorities opened fire on nine Cambodians who ventured across the border to log. One of them, Van Vouch, 38, was killed. …

Alice Cuddy
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