Government denies pact stirred fresh unrest

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Government denies pact stirred fresh unrest

6 hurt in Narathiwat blasts as rebels strike

Published: 2 Mar 2013 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

At least six people were injured yesterday in two bomb blasts in Narathiwat, just a day after the government signed a peace talks deal with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN).

The government, however, was quick to dismiss any link between the peace talks agreement and the explosions although some critics suggested the blasts were an attempt to discredit the peace plan.

Five civilians and one soldier were wounded when a motorcycle bomb went off at the entrance of a fresh market on Phuphaphakdee Road of Muang Narathiwat municipality at 5.50am.

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meme
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Discussion 7 : 02 Mar 2013 at 15.167
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The BRN was forced to sign the document after their leader was 'interrogated' by Malaysian security police for several days. That pretty well sums up the value of that signature ...
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Discussion 6 : 02 Mar 2013 at 14.496
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Japanese government officials should take part in the peace negotiations, these territories are leftovers of a defeated imperialistic force, perhaps it's long overdue to properly resolve this matter.
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Discussion 5 : 02 Mar 2013 at 12.515
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It has been reported that there are 6/8 insurgent groups while the one involved in "negotiations" has few members and was the least important so, if true, the so called "peace talks" will be fruitless !
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Discussion 4 : 02 Mar 2013 at 11.394
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what the deep south people need to turn their backs on the terrorist,is a better future,investment into local comunities,they have as much right as the pt supporters in the north,and yes they should talk to the bad guys to give them representation,as proven in northern ireland
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Discussion 3 : 02 Mar 2013 at 10.583
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I agee with Eric (D@2)

In order to be successful, the negotiations need to develop momentum from a wide community. This must include civic, religious and political leaders.
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Discussion 2 : 02 Mar 2013 at 09.002
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Sapae-ing Basor in particular is a highly respected spiritual leader and more efforts must be done to include him. Perhaps some form of amnesty can be extended to him so he can take part in the peace talks. If it is for peace, the government must be willing to accept some exceptional circumstances. It's well worth the thousands dead and more in the future.
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Discussion 1 : 02 Mar 2013 at 08.351
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As long as, Thai government can't identify who is really behind the scene, the negotiation is fruitless.
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