BIFM sounds a discordant note

From Malaya (Oct 16): BIFM sounds a discordant note

THE Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement said it does not honor the framework agreement signed yesterday by government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front because the agreement does not grant an independent Muslim state for the Bangsamoro people. Abu Misry Mama, BIFM spokesman, said his group would continue to fight for “genuine” independence for the Bangsamoro people. “Ang gusto ng Bangsamoro ay independence, sa kanya yung Constitution, hindi sakop ng anumang Constitution na political na ganyan,” he also said. The BIFM is a group formed by Ameril Umbra Kato, former commander of the MILF’s 105th Base Command who left the MILF in 2010 because of ideological differences with its leaders. Mama said the BIFM would continue with their armed struggle to attain an independent Bangsamoro state. “Gagawa kami ng dahas ayon sa jihad namin,” he said. Mama said the BIFM has a copy of the framework agreement but he did not bother to read because it was not worth his time. Last week, Mama said his group would support the agreement if it solves the problems in the Mindanao. He also implied the BIFM would continue attacks against government forces. Last August, the BIFM launched a series of attacks against military installations in Maguindanao. Subsequent military operations resulted in the capture of several BIFM camps.

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