Misuari still in Sulu -- AFP

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 9): Misuari still in Sulu -- AFP

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday announced Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding chair Nur Misuari is still in Sulu.

This is according to the latest information gathered by the military, AFP public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said.

He made this statement after reports claimed that Misuari will attend the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) meeting in Conakry, Republic of New Guinea this Dec. 9 to 11.

Zagala declined to comment on the question whether the OIC should hand Misuari to the Philippines as the latter is considered a fugitive regarding his part in the September Zamboanga City siege.

But he clarified that a arrest warrant is already out for the MNLF founding chair.

"If he is really innocent as he claims, then he should surrender and answer to all the charges against him," the AFP public affairs office chief.

He added that the military is willing to assist the PNP in serving out this arrest warrant.

"Of course the lead in the arrest of Nur Misuari is the Philippine National Police but of course the AFP being the partner of the PNP, we will make available all personnel and assets to help them and that this is still ongoing and I think we should wait further on what will happen next," Zagala added.

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