The letter from a young Patanian in the USA to international community
Dear international community.
"Regarding to the people of Patani needs a real peace process"
My name is Arfan Wattana. I am currently studying civic engagement at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) and this is my final week to be in the USA then be back to Patani. I am also involved with peace and conflict dynamic in my motherland which is fighting between armed groups of Patani and Thai government. As a result, people on the ground become victims of the war.
This morning I got a news from my friend in Patani about the BRN's statement in terms of peace dialogue. I have been impressive as the BRN attempts to communicate through political means and diplomatic professional. Therefore, in this letter I would like to write to my international friends as well as international community to recognize that how important and valuable of a real peace in Patani (southern part of Thailand). I believe that international mechanism is exactly important for Patani condition.
Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani (BRN) or Patani Malay Revolutionary Front has issued a statement beyond public in terms of peace negotiation. In the statement has three requirements which might short up from 5 requirements of the previous statement in 2015.
The most significant of this statement is BRN attempts to pull up international community to involved in talk peace of Patani. it is definitely difficult for the BRN to communicate with public, which is not only Patani community but it is also international community. Besides this even though there are many people believe that BRN has sent delegator to be a part of the MARA PATANI to negotiate with military state's representative, the BRN has strongly point whether the BRN hasn't been involved with the MARA PATANI. Another area that the BRN's statement mentioned about Malaysia's role on the peace talk of Patani. Malaysian government should be royalty to solve the conflict and be right mediator for both parties and it is also should not have any political hidden agendas or national interests on it.
As a young Patanian who is studying overseas and also pursuing Patani issue. Every single stakeholder in Patani needs to initiate a trust building to find a solution for Patani. The Thai government must acknowledge whether the BRN has a number of insurgents on the ground and the most influence over Patani. According to BRN information spokesman; the BRN will negotiate with Thai government when Thai government is ready to acceptable that the BRN is a representative of the people of Patani.
Best wishes
Mr. Arfan Wattana
Foreign Relations of Patani Institute-PI
4/10/2017 (18.55 pm local time in Portland, Oregon, the USA)
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