Since 2004, Thailand's deep southern provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala have experienced a violent conflict driven by separatist groups like the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) seeking greater autonomy. Recent months have seen an escalation in attacks, especially after failed peace negotiations and the killing of a key BRN member. Notably, attacks on civilians have increased, prompting heightened military responses. The ongoing violence has resulted in over 23,000 incidents and more than 7,000 deaths, reflecting a serious humanitarian and security crisis in the region.
The escalating violence in Thailand's deep south illustrates the ongoing conflict between separatist groups seeking autonomy and military forces, leading to a significant humanitarian crisis.
Recent attacks, particularly after the failure of a ceasefire agreement, have highlighted the severity of the situation, resulting in increased military response and civilian casualties.
Violence surged with incidents including an attack on a district office and the brutal killings of civilians, marking alarming escalations in the long-standing conflict.
The Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) has been implicated in numerous attacks, highlighting the challenge in achieving peace and stability in the Muslim-majority provinces.
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