By SPA,
Phnom Pehn, Cambodia : A Cambodian army official says Thai troops have retreated from a disputed border zone ahead of a noon deadline issued by Cambodia’s prime minister, Associated Press reported.
Cambodian army commander Brig. Gen. Yim Pin says all Thai troops have retreated and are about half a mile (1 kilometer) from the contested territory.
Yim Pin told the Associated Press that the tense situation has now eased.
Earlier Tuesday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen warned Thailand to withdraw troops from the area by noon or face unspecified consequences.
A day earlier, Hun Sen had warned that armed clashes will break out if Thai troops did not retreat.
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