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UNESCO Director-General, Koïchiro Matsuura

UNESCO chief distressed by loss of life outside ancient Cambodian temple

16 October 2008
The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has voiced his grave concern at the recent clashes between Thai and Cambodian soldiers outside the Preah Vihear temple, which have reportedly led to the deaths of two people.
Temple of Preah Vihear

Secretary-General urges restraint as Cambodian-Thai border row turns deadly

15 October 2008
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed deep concern about the exchange of gunfire today along the Cambodian-Thai border near a disputed ancient temple that has reportedly led to the deaths of at least two people.