UNESCO to Assess Damage to Hindu Temple Caused by Thai-Cambodian Clashes

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 February 2011 – The United Nations cultural agency said today it plans to send a mission to assess the damage caused to the Preah Vihear Temple, a World Heritage site, by the recent armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.

Tensions first escalated between the South-East Asian neighbours in July 2008 following the build-up of military forces near the temple, which dates back to the 11th century and is located on the Cambodian…