MNLF faction welcomes peace pact with MILF

From the Philippine Star (Oct 10): MNLF faction welcomes peace pact with MILF

While two groups in the Moro National Liberation Front have criticized the framework agreement adopted by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the government, MNLF's largest faction is optimistic that the government will honor its commitments under 1996 final GPH-MNLF accord. The GPH-MNLF final peace pact, brokered by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), is now subject of a “tripartite review,” meant to resolve misunderstandings on the implementation of some of its sensitive provisions. Cotabato City Vice-Mayor Muslimin Sema, chairman of the largest and most politically-active group in the MNLF, said they are confident Malacañang will recognize the “dividends” of their peace pact with the national government while trying to pursue a peaceful settlement with the MILF. The MNLF and the MILF are not at war with each other. We are all fighting for one cause, the socio-economic, political and religious advancement of the Bangsamoro people. That’s a centuries-old quest,” Sema told The Star. “President Aquino is aware that the MNLF is already a friend of the government, as a result of the government-MNLF final peace agreement.”
Sema said he MNLF should view the GPH-MILF framework agreement with “guarded optimism....”

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