MILF Bars Ground Units From Joining Combatant Decommissioning

MILF bars ground units from joining combatant decommissioning

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has cascaded down to its front and base commanders the decision of its central committee not to participate in the government’s decommissioning process unless the socioeconomic aspects of normalization keep pace. This was contained in a memorandum order that MILF chair Murad […]...Keep on reading: MILF bars ground units from taking part in decommissioning of com…

MILF chief prohibits commanders from joining decommissioning activities

COTABATO CITY, Philippines – The  Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has issued a new directive, effective immediately, that prohibits its commanders and officials from participating in any unilateral normalization activities organized by the Philippine government without explicit, prior approval. The order, signed by MILF Chairman Al Hajj Murad Ebrahim on Saturday, August 16, mandates that all commanders of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces…