webfact Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 EDITORIALViolence against civilian targets must be condemned The NationThe insurgents in the deep South will get no respect as long as innocent lives are being taken BANGKOK: -- Violence has continued unabatedly in the southern border region, and one of the disturbing trends is hitting "soft targets". This past Friday the insurgents targeted Yala's Betong district, considered the most peaceful in the far South because it has experienced no insurgent attack in the decade since violence erupted in the region. The car-bomb attack left three people dead and 42 wounded. Observers said the smaller of two bombs had gone off as a warning that a bigger one was to follow, suggesting that the insurgents were more interested in physical destruction than a high body count. Nevertheless, an unarmed building - in this case a hotel - is still a civilian target and, in line with international norms, civilian targets should be avoided entirely. After a decade of violence in the Muslim-majority South, no one can say for sure who is behind these almost daily attacks. Fingers have been pointed at Malay separatists, crime syndicates, corrupt officials, local influential figures, politicians - the list goes on. But the end result has always been the same. Whether the perpetrators intended to create mayhem or not, thousands of innocent citizens have become victims of their senseless violence. More than 5,000 have been killed and many more injured. A sizeable number of the victims are women and children. The number of orphans is growing and the end is nowhere in sight. Insurgents should do more to educate themselves about international norms and the rules of engagement if they expect the world to view them and their cause with respect. More importantly, they should know that violence only begets violence and that they will have to eventually agree to a political solution with the Thai state, through peaceful negotiation. They will have to be realistic about what they can get from the Thai side. Every single Thai constitution, including the current interim charter, has affirmed that "Thailand is one indivisible kingdom". Besides scaring potential tourists and investors away, what the insurgents should realise is that, after a decade of violence, Thais there and everywhere else are sick of violence. And if they continue on the current course, they will be faced with growing condemnation, even from the people they claim to be fighting for. More than 40 car bomb attacks have been carried out since 2004. The perpetrators of last Friday’s Betong attack deserve condemnation for targeting innocent people, whether the crime was aimed at destroying the local economy or promoting the separatist cause. The National Human Rights Commission condemned the use of violence that it deemed to be in violation of those rights. "The use of violence is barbarous, heartless, brutal and inhuman. It is against the law and the principle of any religion," the commission said in a statement released after the Betong attack. For people who really love their motherland, it is senseless to kill fellow citizens, burn down their homes and businesses, and bomb their neighbourhoods in order to push for a cause. They should know that they can never win anyone's heart or mind through such methods. Because if they continue to kill innocent people, the number of sympathisers will only dwindle and the number of those who hate them will only grow. But, for the dialogue to take root, the Thai state must provide the needed forum so the voices of Muslims in the South can be heard. If they are not convinced their voices are being heard and believe no one is taking them seriously, we can be sure the campaign of violence will continue. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/opinion/Violence-against-civilian-targets-must-be-condemne-30239842.html [thenation]2014-07-31[/thenation] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jaidam Posted July 31, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2014 It hurts to see the injustice. There are so many wonderful Islamic utopias around the middle east/N Africa that these southern Thai muslims would fit in so well, and live a happy(if short) life. They can play bombing, raping, incesting to their little hearts content. Would it be that difficult to send them closer to their paradise? Nice big tanker, pack 'em on and off to Somalia where they can revel in the greatness of an Islamic society. It would have to be a one way trip only, I'm guessing after 10 minutes on the ground they would be wailing to return to what they left behind in Thailand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Its a bitter pill to swallow Muslims just cant get along with any other religions, so why does the west keep importing them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realenglish1 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I don't get it They want to curb violence then start at home Violence against woman must be one of the root causes. Men should not be violent against woman/ Start with banning violence against woman on TV that will do a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Pierre Jacquot Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Fully agree with you and that's why the US should immediately stop the continuous human rights violations conducted by the terrorist state Israel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ognixdorf Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Really agree the posters who say, in one way or another, just round em up and airdrop them into jihadist states, so they can be happy practicing their "religion" ...them might even survive the falls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpduggan Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Surely All violence must be condemned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theslime Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 It hurts to see the injustice. There are so many wonderful Islamic utopias around the middle east/N Africa that these southern Thai muslims would fit in so well, and live a happy(if short) life. They can play bombing, raping, incesting to their little hearts content. Would it be that difficult to send them closer to their paradise? Nice big tanker, pack 'em on and off to Somalia where they can revel in the greatness of an Islamic society. It would have to be a one way trip only, I'm guessing after 10 minutes on the ground they would be wailing to return to what they left behind in Thailand. You dont have to be Muslim to kill, so what Utopia would Buddist,s get sent to in your view. Southerm Thai Muslims are not all the same dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Why is it when some say Muslim the first think that comes to mind is a terrorist, a bomber and a person that blindly wrack havoc in many parts of the world...why??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Fully agree with you and that's why the US should immediately stop the continuous human rights violations conducted by the terrorist state Israel! Jean Pierre? French I presume? you just wait and see how your country and Europe will be over run with Muslims in not to far distance, and in 50 years, the real French/European people will be afraid to live home and you see what terrorism is... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwyn Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Why is it when some say Muslim the first think that comes to mind is a terrorist, a bomber and a person that blindly wrack havoc in many parts of the world...why??? Because it's unfortunately mostly true. Look at the World and the violent hotspots and its mostly Islamic countries. Hoko Baram, Isis, plaguing the the civilians with death. Car bombs on a daily basis in Iraq and Syria. The so called "Arab spring" which let 100's of thousands dead... Sad to say it is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Fully agree with you and that's why the US should immediately stop the continuous human rights violations conducted by the terrorist state Israel! This is a Thailand topic. Not another opportunity to spread your Israel demonization meme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitchag Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Fully agree with you and that's why the US should immediately stop the continuous human rights violations conducted by the terrorist state Israel! Israel is only responding to rocket attacks by the Terrorist organisation Hamas if the Arabs laid down their arms there would be peace if the Israelis laid down their arms their would be no Israel. The muslims cannot live together if they are of a different sect and happily slaughter each other, Israel has I think 3 sects and a few tribes and they live together without resorting to slaughtering each other. Hamas fire rockets from civilian areas to encourage retaliation on the civilian population Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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