Massive manhunt launched

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Dozens of rebels flee as 16 slain in botched attack

Published: 14 Feb 2013 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

Security forces have launched a massive manhunt for armed militants who fled after a foiled attempt to raid a marine base in Narathiwat's Bacho district early yesterday morning.

Maroso Chantrawadee, a militant leader, wasamong thosewhowerekilled.

Sixteen of about 50 armed insurgents wearing military fatigues were confirmed killed when they tried to storm the base about 1am but were met in a surprise counter-attack from marines attached to Narathiwat Task Force 32.

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mrsdonesh
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Discussion 3 : 14 Feb 2013 at 07.203
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D#2 Yes the troops should get a bonus, the families arrested and held as suspect terrorists and Chalerm should be more concerned with the troops. But then again those that burned Bangkok were compensated, so I guess there is the logic.
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Discussion 2 : 14 Feb 2013 at 06.492
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Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung yesterday expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the attack.

He said the government would discuss a way to help the families, who were not involved in the attack.

Is this man for real? They came to murder troops of Thailand and he is offering condolences to their families, how about bonuses for the troops and a big thank you ridding the country of these murders! and his resignation please!
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Discussion 1 : 14 Feb 2013 at 02.361
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Arrest the families.
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