.... Aloy was among some 2,000 fully armed MILF
fighters, who lined up for formation starting 7 a.m. on Monday, and patiently
waited for the developments of the signing of the preliminary accord. Like his colleagues in the Bangsamoro
Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF), Aloy listened intently to the radio broadcast of
the developments in MalacaƱang, which was beamed over a loud speaker placed on a
stage decorated in bright colors of gold, green and purple. An MILF flag was also raised. When it was Murad’s turn to speak, many of
them started to be emotional under the scorching heat but maintained composure.
As those in MalacaƱang clapped their hands
in between Murad’s lines, Aloy and his colleagues would also raise their
firearms and chant “Allahu Akbar (God is Great).” Other MILF members not in
formation raised clenched fists and joined the takbir.... Mohammad Nasif, camp commander of Darapanan, said the mood was celebratory among
the more than 5,000 people – including BIAF members – who came over to show
support to the signing of the initial agreement....
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