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Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)

The December 2023 Marawi Bombing and the Region’s Unending Terror Threat

The December 2023 Marawi Bombing and the Region’s Unending Terror Threat

By Jasminder Singh and Muhammad Haziq Jani
The deadly bombing of a Catholic Mass in Marawi City ended years of relative peace in Mindanao. It is a reminder of the need for continued vigilance.

Barangay Elections in the Bangsamoro: A Crucial Test for the Future of the BARMM

Barangay Elections in the Bangsamoro: A Crucial Test for the Future of the BARMM

By Cheng Xu and Jacques Bertrand
Upcoming local elections in the BARMM, an autonomous region in the southern Philippines, will have implications for the 2025 Bangsamoro parliamentary election and the region's future stability.
Manila’s Focus on External Defense Needs Peace in Mindanao

Manila’s Focus on External Defense Needs Peace in Mindanao

By Georgi Engelbrecht
Despite its increasing focus on external threats, the Philippine government can't afford to take the Bangsamoro peace process for granted.

The Normalization Process in the Bangsamoro Faces Rising Uncertainty

The Normalization Process in the Bangsamoro Faces Rising Uncertainty

By Georgi Engelbrecht
Delays in the decommissioning of Moro rebels and other measures threaten the fragile peace in the newly created Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.

Thousands of Families Are Being Displaced by Violent Clashes in Mindanao

Thousands of Families Are Being Displaced by Violent Clashes in Mindanao

By Nick Aspinwall
A renewal of conflict between the Philippine military and an extremist group has shaken the Bangasmoro Autonomous Region.

From Rebels to Rulers: The Challenges of the Bangsamoro Government in Mindanao

From Rebels to Rulers: The Challenges of the Bangsamoro Government in Mindanao

By Miyoko Taniguchi
The newly created government already faced a steep learning curve, with the peace process at stake. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

War and Peace in the Philippines

War and Peace in the Philippines

By Zachary Abuza
With the BARMM’s first birthday, the peace process in the southern Philippines reaches a milestone.
In Mindanao, BARMM Is Only the Beginning

In Mindanao, BARMM Is Only the Beginning

By Mathew Bukit
Establishing the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is only the start of the path to peace.

Rebel Commanders Become Officials Under Philippines’ Peace Deal

Rebel Commanders Become Officials Under Philippines’ Peace Deal

By Jim Gomez
“There’s no more reason for us to carry our guns and continue the war,” says a spokesperson for Muslim rebel groups.

Southern Philippines Votes on Autonomy After Long Peace Effort

Southern Philippines Votes on Autonomy After Long Peace Effort

By Joeal Calupitan
The vote could see rebels finally lay down their arms in return for the creation of a new autonomous region.

Bringing Peace to the Philippines' Troubled South: The Bangsamoro Organic Law

Bringing Peace to the Philippines' Troubled South: The Bangsamoro Organic Law

By Fausto Belo Ximenes
Why would the Philippine government want to credibly commit to peace this time around?
Bangsamoro Peace Process Complicated by Philippine Politics

Bangsamoro Peace Process Complicated by Philippine Politics

By Eugene Mark
Despite Duterte’s drams of federalism, the establishment of a Bangsamoro Autonomous Region has stalled.

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