Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding leader Nur Misuari has disowned the actions of one of his trusted field commanders who is leading the “Misuari-faction” in a standoff since Monday in this city.
This was disclosed Thursday by Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, who said she and Misuari talked over the phone Wednesday night, “hoping that it would pave the way for the peaceful end of this crisis.”
“What is of interest is that, Misuari disowned the actions of Habier Malik, the leader of the hostage-takers with whom I communicated separately,” Salazar said.
The mayor said he was informed by Misuari that the latter is giving his leaders a free hand “on the matter” that is for the peaceful end of the crisis.
“I expressed my openness to continue communication with Misuari as well as Malik to find peaceful resolution of this conflict,” Salazar added.
Malik is a Sulu-based MNLF commander and one of the trusted and loyal field leaders of Misuari.
The group of Malik is still holed up in the barangays of Sta. Barbara and Sta. Catalina east of this city and holding hostage more than 100 people including a priest.
Salazar said that she also conducted a dialogue with the Ulamas and religious sectors “who are helping us in this concern.”
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