Peace could finally be given a chance in the strife-torn Deep South as the security authorities voiced confidence their latest round of negotiations may have reached a crucial turning point. It involved a "real deal" with the ranks of southern insurgents, according to Lt Gen Thira Daewa, secretary of the peace talks team.
Govt urged to open up peace talks with separatists
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published : 21 Dec 2020 at 04:44
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The director of the Centre for Conflict Studies and Cultural Diversity (CSCD) at Prince of Songkla University is calling on the government to seek more countries to act as facilitators in peace talks with southern separatists.
Srisompob: Stance must change
Asst Prof Srisompob Jitpiromsri said the government is insisting on choosing Malaysia to act as the sole facilitator in the peace talks, despite the fact that several countries have offered to facilitate the dialogues. He said the government s decision was based on Malaysia s position as Thailand s immediate neighbour, sharing some cultural similarities with the Thai-Muslims living in Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala.