Buddhists in arms

Introduction: Asia’s bloodiest insurgency

August 1, 2016Conflict

All-Buddhist militias in southern Thailand must defend themselves against Islamic militants. Their temples have become fortresses ringed with razor wire.

Part 1: How did insurgents master bomb-making?

August 1, 2016Conflict

Part 2: Buddhists make the best targets

August 1, 2016Conflict

Part 3: Thai Jihadis kill their own

August 1, 2016Conflict

Part 4: Quietly, the U.S. aids terror fight

August 1, 2016Conflict

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