Emergency Decree In Muslim South Extended Once Again

June 20 2012

Thailand

The Cabinet in Thailand has authorized the extension of martial law in the Muslim-majority southern provinces for another three months, reports the Thai News Agency.

The emergency will be extended from June 20 to Sept. 19.

The National Security Council said the move was needed to facilitate operations against insurgents, said a government spokesman on Tuesday.

The Cabinet also called on the Internal Security Operations Command to collect detailed information in affected areas on the...

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