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| Southeast Asia |
| 2 arrested over bomb attack |
| 2010-07-04 |
| [Straits Times] CAMBODIA on Saturday arrested two Thais thought to be linked to the anti-government 'Red Shirt' movement over a bomb attack in Bangkok last month. The suspects, a man and a woman, were arrested in Cambodia's north-western Siem Reap province, according to a statement from the Cambodian foreign ministry. It said the pair 'committed terrorist acts' by carrying out an attack in the Thai capital on June 22. 'Although there is no request from the Thai government, the Cambodian government has decided to arrest and send the two terrorists back to Thailand,' the statement said, noting that Cambodia adheres to an 'anti-terrorism policy'. Local media reported that the pair were being held in connection with an attempted bombing at the headquarters of the Bhumjaithai party, part of the Thai government coalition. The attack followed recent street protests by anti-government Red Shirts in Bangkok that sparked outbreaks of violence in which 90 people died and nearly 1,900 were injured.The Cambodian foreign ministry said the pair, both aged 33, would be handed over to the Thai embassy on Monday. Cambodia's decision to apprehend the suspects could be seen as an attempt at thawing ties with its neighbour, with which it has a history of rocky relations. |
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