Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Chaos in Thailand's Muslim South

Muddy Waters In Thai Deep South -- ISN

More shootings in Thailand’s troubled south show that no end is in sight for an often brutal insurgency, despite the army's 'hearts and minds' efforts, Simon Roughneen writes for ISN Security Watch.

Lieutenant-General Pichet Wisaijorn, regional commander of the Thai 4th army, told reporters in Thailand’s capital on 18 November that “things are getting better, the number of violent incidents are down, and the traditional life of villagers in the south is returning.”

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More News On Thailand's Continuing Insurgency

Thailand seeks U.S. help battling insurgents -- Washington Times
Thai Security Forces Kill 6 Suspected Rebels -- New York Times/Reuters
Three die in southern Thailand attacks -- Radio Australia News
Thailand's shadowy southern insurgency -- BBC

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