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NCPO to resume South peace talks
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/08/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is expected to set up an executive policy committee and a peace dialogue commission to pursue the peace talks with the southern separatists, a top security adviser has revealed.
Terrified prisoners 'prefer to stay jailed'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/05/2014
» The families of some security-related inmates in the deep South say prisoners remain in fear of harassment or reprisals if they are released from jail, as serious questions linger over the operation of the justice system in the region.
Death penalty risks fuelling Southern violence
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/03/2014
» The use of special laws to sanction the death penalty for those convicted of terrorism charges in the far South risks fuelling violence in the insurgency-plagued region, it has been warned.
Security reform needed 'to help solve South violence'
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/08/2013
» Security reform is needed if Thailand wants a more peaceful and efficient way of dealing with the century-old problem with the Malayu Muslim separatists in the deep South, according to a seminar on "The BRN's Final Goals and Thailand's Peace Process".
Southern radicals say peace push is merely a diversion
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/08/2013
» Holding peace talks is just a side strategy while revolutionary warfare remains the ideal goal for the clandestine Barisan Revolusi Nasional-Coordinate (BRN-C) movement, which has become more radical in confronting and making demands to the state. Achara Ashayagachat spoke to former militants and members of the movement in Yala.
South exiles seek safe return
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/08/2013
» Some Malaysia-based Thai Muslims, including those who call themselves "warriors", do not want separation for the far South. In one district just south of the border, home to about 2,000 exiles and fugitives, most only want a safe return home.
NSC: No u-turn on peace talks
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/06/2013
» CHIANG MAI - The head of the National Security Council remains optimistic that talks with southern insurgents will continue despite his own uncertain future.
Peace leadership course in South
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/06/2013
» A civil society group committed to peace in the far South is launching a leadership training course to prepare local leaders for a role in the peace-building process.
Rights activists blast Amlo's terrorism list
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/06/2013
» Rights activists have criticised the Anti-Money Laundering Office's (Amlo) release of information about blacklisted local terrorists.
Amnesty-seeking political prisoners back BRN talks
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/06/2013
» PATTANI : Political prisoners in the deep South have expressed support for the peace dialogue between the government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) insurgency, while also asking for an amnesty for their offences.