Criminal charges are set to be filed against nine former security officials involved in the 2004 Tak Bai massacre.
Lawyers representing the victims’ families are spearheading this legal action. This move comes months before the expiration of the 20-year statute of limitations on the case, which is due to conclude in October this year. The charges will be filed at the Narathiwat Provincial Court, with the accused facing allegations of unlawful detention, murder and malfeasance.
Adilan Ali-Ishoh, a lawyer from the Muslim Attorney Centre Foundation, revealed that all victims’ families had signed an agreement permitting the foundation to represent them in the legal battle against the authorities. Those facing charges include top southern army officers who were in charge of the crackdown plan and operations, along with key police and Interior Ministry…
