Religious organizations in Central Mindanao revealed that Muslim extremist groups have extended its tentacles in conflict-torn areas of the region, drawing support from disillusioned Bangsamoro communities.
These said communities penetrated by the extremist groups reportedly felt deceived by the derailing of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and what it perceives as Manila’s betrayal of the peace process.
The observation of the 26 religious organizations was discussed during a workshop and consultative forum on the role of Muslim religious leaders in peace and security held in Cotabato City last week, sponsored by the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy headed by Amina Rasul.
It was learned that the 26 religious organizations in Central Mindanao are working hard to promote peace in conflict areas in Mindanao particularly in communities where members of the extremist Abu Sayyaf Group exist.
Peace is possible, the religiou leaders stressed, if Senate and Congress would legislate a genuine autonomy that has been promised by the Philippine Constitution, a genuine autonomy that can be realized if the terms of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro are retained in the BBL.
Abdulwahab Ayao, one of the religious leaders in attendance said they believed that the proposed law will create the ideal Bangsamoro autonomous region and is the key to neutralize violent extremism.
They likewise called on all Muslims in the country to refrain from joining groups that espouse unjust killings or terrorism to advance their cause. Instead, they should understand and promote Islam as a religion of peace and harmony that abhors violent extremism.
http://www.mb.com.ph/extremist-groups-gaining-ground-in-conflict-areas/
These said communities penetrated by the extremist groups reportedly felt deceived by the derailing of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and what it perceives as Manila’s betrayal of the peace process.
The observation of the 26 religious organizations was discussed during a workshop and consultative forum on the role of Muslim religious leaders in peace and security held in Cotabato City last week, sponsored by the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy headed by Amina Rasul.
In a manifesto they adopted at the closing of the forum, Ali Abdullatip and fellow religious leaders of the religious organizations also called on the national government, particularly the Senate and Congress, to help them bring “just and lasting peace in Mindanao .
Peace is possible, the religiou leaders stressed, if Senate and Congress would legislate a genuine autonomy that has been promised by the Philippine Constitution, a genuine autonomy that can be realized if the terms of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro are retained in the BBL.
Abdulwahab Ayao, one of the religious leaders in attendance said they believed that the proposed law will create the ideal Bangsamoro autonomous region and is the key to neutralize violent extremism.
They likewise called on all Muslims in the country to refrain from joining groups that espouse unjust killings or terrorism to advance their cause. Instead, they should understand and promote Islam as a religion of peace and harmony that abhors violent extremism.
http://www.mb.com.ph/extremist-groups-gaining-ground-in-conflict-areas/
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