Story Archive
2022-08-21
Apart from last week’s coordinated attacks, peace talks took a sour turn, security analyst Don Pathan writes.
2022-05-16
But there are many questions about what comes next in the peace process.
2022-04-04
New language emerging from the talks suggests that independence is off the table, but it’s unclear if rebels were consulted.
2021-12-28
During two years of mostly online negotiations, both sides have missed opportunities to reduce tensions, analyst Don Pathan says.
2021-05-14
Men are seen talking to relatives hours before security forces shot them.
2021-04-12
BRN rebels are interested in learning more about “non-military means” to advance their cause, security analyst Don Pathan says.
2020-04-20
Governments must walk a fine line between safeguarding public health while being sensitive to religious beliefs, says analyst Don Pathan.
2020-04-07
BRN insurgents are pushing hard to prove they are a responsible non-state actor, analyst Don Pathan writes.
2020-02-07
The insurgent group’s top leadership, in a highly unusual move, has endorsed direct talks with Bangkok.
2019-12-30
The move could help win hearts and minds in the troubled region, columnist Don Pathan writes.
2019-12-03
Hardline leaders of the BRN insurgent group have stayed away from a current peace dialogue.
2019-10-17
Upstart political party’s message of military accountability connected with the region’s Malay Muslims.
2019-01-22
The attack followed the recent killings of three mosque officials in the mainly Muslim far south.
2018-12-06
Facilitator Abdul Rahim Noor told Thai officials he would give rebel leaders an ultimatum.
2018-10-17
The junta was unhappy with outgoing chief Thai negotiator Aksara Kerdpol, columnist Don Pathan writes.