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Southeast Asia
MNLF threatens new attacks in Mindanao
2013-12-10
The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) is threatening to begin new attacks in Mindanao following the signing of the annex on power sharing in the framework agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

MNLF spokesman Absalom Cerveza issued the threat warning yesterday a day after the government and the MILF signed the power-sharing deal. He said, “Certainly, that would lead to another war. They can sign everything. If they want to continue, then let the war continue."

The Philippine government is downplaying the influence of Nur Misuari over the MNLF by saying that the group is divided into three factions. Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Deles has reportedly asked the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) to exclude Misuari as MNLF representative to the scheduled tripartite meeting in Indonesia next year..

Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) dared Misuari to come out of hiding to prove his innocence on the charges of rebellion and other related crimes. AFP Public Affairs Office chief Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said, “A warrant has been issued against him and if he is innocent, he should come out and prove his innocence.” .

The AFP maintains that Misuari – contrary to reports that he is in hiding in the Middle East with his family – is actually holed up in Talipao, Sulu.
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