Leaders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on
Monday reiterated their commitment to the Mindanao peace process, at the same
time expressing confidence the incoming Duterte administration will sustain the
gains of the southern Philippines
In a statement released here Monday, MILF chieftain Al Haj
Murad said the MILF remained committed and will religiously abide by the
provisions of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB).
“We are confident that the Bangsamoro peace process will not
be relegated in status, as it has proven to be potentially the most viable
solution to address conflict arising from historical injustices committed
against our people,” Murad said.
President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, during the campaign period,
had repeatedly vowed to correct what he said was historical injustice to
Bangsamoro in the country.
Murad also expressed confidence the draft Bangsamoro Basic
Law (BBL), the proposed enabling law that will fully implement the CAB, will
see "light" during the Duterte government.
“The MILF remains committed in its continued pursuit of
long-lasting peace and development in Mindanao ,”
Murad added.
“The MILF pledges to exert efforts in undertaking its
obligations to fully implement the commitments under the Comprehensive
Agreement on the Bangsamoro, building upon all the gains and achievements
secured in the Bangsamoro peace process through years of negotiations,” Murad
said.
“It is important to sustain the traction that we have
managed to develop toward the anticipated success of this political
settlement,” he added.
The MILF, the largest Muslim rebel group in southern Philippines
It has been religiously observing the cessation of hostilities
agreement with the Philippine military and vowed to continue doing so during
the upcoming government of a Mindanaon leader - Duterte.
Like Duterte, the MILF has repeatedly reminded its followers
and the Bangsamoro people to do away with illegal drugs, describing it as
"Haram" (forbidden) and anti-Islam.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=894595
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