Thailand’s Malay-Muslim separatists vow to fight as peace talks stall

Thailand's primary armed separatist organization, Barisan Revolusi Nasional, has declared its intention to persist in its struggle for self-determination. This announcement comes as peace talks aimed at resolving the long-standing conflict in Thailand's southern Malay-Muslim majority provinces have stalled. The group's commitment to continued fighting signifies a breakdown in the negotiation process. The specific reasons for the stalling of peace talks are not detailed in the provided content. The Barisan Revolusi Nasional remains steadfast in its objective of achieving self-determination for its people.

A leader of the main Malay-Muslim separatist group in southern Thailand, the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN), has vowed to continue their fight for independence indefinitely. Nikmatullah Seri, spokesman for the BRN peace negotiation delegation, stated the struggle will persist "until the end of time" as long as their objectives remain unachieved. The insurgency, which began in 2004 and has resulted in thousands of deaths, is part of a longer movement for an independent Islamic nation in the region dating back to the 1960s. Thailand has been engaged in peace negotiations with the BRN, mediated by Malaysia, since 2013, but the process has stalled, with dialogue suspended by Bangkok in July after an attack killed five soldiers.