Thailand 's southern conflict has gone on for almost a decade . About 5,300 people have been killed and more than 400 injured . Muslim leaders are calling for an independent state . Human rights groups say radical militants now dominate the insurgency .
Thailand 's southern insurgency has dragged on for almost a decade . About 5,300 people have been killed and more than 9,000 injured . Muslim separatists are calling for an independent state . Human rights groups say radical militants now dominate the insurgency .