February 22, 2011 5:50 PM

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Indonesian observers allowed to monitor disputed Thailand-Cambodia border territory

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to allow Indonesian observers to monitor disputed border territory that has been the scene of deadly fighting between the two nations. The agreement was reached at a meeting of the ASEAN regional group in Jakarta. Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said unarmed observers would be on both sides of the border. Reports from Jakarta said up to 40 military and civilian observers would be sent to the area. At least eight people were killed earlier this month in clashes near the 11th Century temple of Preah Vihear. The temple, high in mountains, which form the border between the two nations, was awarded to Cambodia in 1962 by the international court. But both sides claim ownership of the surrounding area, and there have been several skirmishes there in recent years.

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