From the Manila Times (Oct 11): ‘Misuari is just making noise’
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) assailed a former Muslim rebel leader, whose group had signed a peace accord with Manila, for criticizing the draft agreement that would pave the way for the creation of a Bangsamoro autonomous region.... “Misuari is just making noise. The MILF is fighting for self-determination and rights of the Bangsamoro people and not one tribe alone. Misuari was a failure. He became the ARMM governor but what did he accomplish? He ran in previous elections in Sulu and not only lost terribly, he also lost the trust and confidence of the Tausug. And he was even ousted as chairman of the MNLF by his leaders,” an MILF rebel leader in Basilan province, Commander Black Jack, told The Manila Times....
http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/top-stories/32947-misuari-is-just-making-noise
While Misuari's influence within the MNLF has waned, he spent some time last year visiting various MNLF units/organizations that are nominally loyal to him, apparently in an attempt to bolster support for his leadership. (See post to MNLF Website entitiled "MNLF Peace Meetings and Summits 2011" [http://mnlfnet.com/MNLF%20Meetings,%20Gatherings,%20Summits,%20Etc/MNLF%20Peace%20Meetings%20&%20Summits%20of%202011.htm]
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