Saturday, October 13, 2012

Panel member: It is not a Muslim conflict

From the New Straits Times (Oct 14): Panel member: It is not a Muslim conflict
[Views of Abhoud Syed M. Lingga-Executive Director of the pro-MILF Institute for Bangsamoro Studies]

Institute of Bangsamoro Studies executive director Abhoud Syed M. Lingga, who is also a member of the peace panel, said the Bangsamoro took up arms to fight for self-determination. "People always get confused, saying that it is a Muslim conflict. It is not, as it is a political conflict that needed a political solution," he said at his office in Campo Muslim here yesterday. "Even though we are aiming to establish an Islamic state, we will adopt a moderate interpretation of the religion which is more open...." "What will be signed on Monday will be a win-win situation for the Bangsamoro and the government. "Bangsamoro will be able to exercise their rights to a certain degree, but remain as Philippine citizens. At the same time, the country remains intact and nothing is lost...."

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Institute of Bangsamoro Studies executive director Abhoud Syed M. Lingga
http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/panel-member-it-is-not-a-muslim-conflict-1.156662

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