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| Despite MNLF calls, Misuari warrant stands |
| 2015-09-01 |
| [Inquirer] The Moro National Liberation Front said it was hopeful that the Philippine government would lift the arrest warrant for its leader, Nur Misuari, so he could join the delegation to Manila on September 2 for the tripartite meeting with the government and the Organization of Islamic Conference. On its official Facebook page, the MNLF said Misuari and some 80 MNLF officials were included in the list of those attending the meeting, to thresh out problems hounding the erstwhile militant group. The MNLF wrote, "We hope the warrant would already be lifted against our beloved leader Prof. Nur Misuari." Misuari has been in hiding after warrants were issued against him over the September 2013 siege, where at least 300 people were killed and over 120,000 families displaced. Despite being in hiding, Misuari maintains close contact with the MNLF faction that he heads. Regional State Prosecutor Peter Medalle said they have not received any information that Misuari's warrant would be lifted and that the former miltant leader-turned-politician could still be nabbed on sight. |
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