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Mindanao violence
![Countering Violent Extremism After Mindanao’s ‘New Dawn’ Countering Violent Extremism After Mindanao’s ‘New Dawn’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-l9r5919.jpg)
Countering Violent Extremism After Mindanao’s ‘New Dawn’
By Michael Henry Yusingco
A coherent approach to violent extremism is need in the new Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
![Rebel Commanders Become Officials Under Philippines’ Peace Deal Rebel Commanders Become Officials Under Philippines’ Peace Deal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-800px-bol_presentation_to_milf_duterte.jpg)
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.
![20 Dead After Bombing of Cathedral in Southern Philippines 20 Dead After Bombing of Cathedral in Southern Philippines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19027429910453.jpg)
20 Dead After Bombing of Cathedral in Southern Philippines
By Associated Press
Over 100 were also wounded in the double bomb attack on Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo.
![Southern Philippines Votes on Autonomy After Long Peace Effort Southern Philippines Votes on Autonomy After Long Peace Effort](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19021120549873.jpg)
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.
![2 Dead, Nearly 30 Wounded in Bomb Blast at Philippine Mall 2 Dead, Nearly 30 Wounded in Bomb Blast at Philippine Mall](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18365356685239.jpg)
2 Dead, Nearly 30 Wounded in Bomb Blast at Philippine Mall
By Associated Press
A terrorist attack in the country's restive south is believed to be the work of Islamic State-linked militants.
![Mindanao’s Insurgencies Take an Explosive Turn Mindanao’s Insurgencies Take an Explosive Turn](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17127176349541.jpg)
Mindanao’s Insurgencies Take an Explosive Turn
By Michael Hart
Under rising pressure from the military, Mindanao’s armed groups are increasingly turning to IEDs.
![Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated? Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_16245113582226.jpg)
Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated?
By Michael Hart
After the siege of Marawi and Isnilon Hapilon’s death, what is left of Abu Sayyaf?
![How Clan Feuds and Ethnic Tensions Breed Terrorism in the Philippines How Clan Feuds and Ethnic Tensions Breed Terrorism in the Philippines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-bombing_on_marawi_city.jpg)
How Clan Feuds and Ethnic Tensions Breed Terrorism in the Philippines
By Chester Cabalza
Existing patterns of violence and narratives of marginalization provide fertile soil for terrorism.
![Why Duterte's Martial Law Declaration in Mindanao Is So Concerning Why Duterte's Martial Law Declaration in Mindanao Is So Concerning](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-3q9r6274.jpg)
Why Duterte's Martial Law Declaration in Mindanao Is So Concerning
By Anthony Hustedt
Philippine history shows martial law is more likely to increase extremism than reverse it.
![What Does Duterte’s Martial Law Mean for the Philippine Peace Process? What Does Duterte’s Martial Law Mean for the Philippine Peace Process?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-04-26_19-38-40.jpg)
What Does Duterte’s Martial Law Mean for the Philippine Peace Process?
By Mong Palatino
A closer look at how the move has impacted the wider pursuit of peace in the country’s south.
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