Sulu Sultanate turns to OIC for help vs Malaysia

From GMA News (Mar 10): Sulu Sultanate turns to OIC for help vs Malaysia

With Malaysia rejecting its offer of a ceasefire in Sabah, the camp of Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram III is turning to the Organization of Islamic Conference to help soften Malaysia's stance.

Princess Jacel Kiram, the sultan's daughter, said there are now efforts to communicate with the OIC, saying religion may be a factor in resolving the situation.

"May mga effort na pakikipag-communicate sa OIC dahil alam natin baka religion ang pinag-usapan baka (magbago) ang damdamin ng kapwa nating Muslim na pumapatay ng kapwa nating Muslim sa Sabah," she said in an interview on dzBB radio.

Since March 5, Malaysian forces have sustained the offensive in Sabah against Kiram's followers led by the sultan's brother Raja Muda Agbimuddin Kiram.

While the sultan offered a unilateral ceasefire last March 7, Malaysia rejected it and maintained its demand for Kiram's followers in Sabah to surrender without condition.

A separate report on dzBB quoted Princess Jacel as saying they have sent an emissary to coordinate with the OIC.
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