Monday, June 13, 2016

MILF reiterates commitment to peace in Mindanao

From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 13): MILF reiterates commitment to peace in Mindanao

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 peace process.

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, has dropped bid for independence in lieu of genuine right to self-determination.

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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