MILF to deploy BIAF to secure highways in Maguindanao

From ABS-CBN (Aug 8): MILF to deploy BIAF to secure highways in Maguindanao

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is concerned over the clashes between the government and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) that have caused fear, displacement and animosity in Maguindanao.

The recent attack of the BIFF two weeks ago, wherein an oil tanker truck was flagged down and fired upon by the rebels, caused panic among the civilians.

MILF First Vice Chairman Ghazali Jaafar said being an ideological, mass-based organization, the MILF is concerned about the welfare of the Bangsamoro people.

They are now ready to deploy its forces, the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF), in Barangay Bagan and Macasampen in Guindulungan town to help government secure the main roads.

But the officials made it clear that this will still be a subject of discussion between the government ceasefire committee.

The decision was made by the MILF central committee following the requests of Maguindanao Governor Toto Mangudadatu and other Bangsamoro leaders in Central Mindanao.
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