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Key Muslim leader gunned down in southern Thailand
A Muslim leader seen as a major figure in efforts to end the fighting in southern Thailand has been gunned down, raising concern about the future of peace negotiations. Imam Yacob Raimanee of the Pattani Central Mosque was gunned down on Monday afternoon in the town of Pattani. National Security Council chief and lead peace negotiator Paradorn Pattanatabut said, "I can say that this incident is worrying. The imam was one of those supporting the talks... he was killed, so we are concerned." Paradorn promised that the talks will continue. "They are trying to frighten people - so we have to be patient and strong," he said. Posted by: ryuge 2013-08-06 |
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