Thailand and Cambodia clash along border
By the CNN Wire Staff
February 16, 2011 -- Updated 0322 GMT (1122 HKT)
Thailand, Cambodia clash over temple
(CNN) -- Thai and Cambodian forces briefly exchanged fire early Tuesday in an ongoing dispute over an ancient Hindu temple on the border, according to a Thai military official.
The border skirmish started after members of the Cambodian military threw hand grenades, said to Col. Sansern Kaewkumnerd, a Thai military spokesman. The Thai army responded with gunfire, he said. One Thai soldier was seriously injured.
On Monday, the U.N. Security Council called for a truce between the two Asian nations and urged them to begin a dialogue to end their dispute over Preah Vihear Temple.
The council issued its statement following a closed-door session on the conflict that included representatives from both sides and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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