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| MILF accuses Philippine military of siding with MNLF |
| 2013-06-03 |
| The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Sunday accused the Philippine military of jeopardizing the ceasefire, accusing a Philippine Army brigade of siding with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) during fighting in North Cotabato. The MILF Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH)said the Army's 602nd Infantry Brigade may be at fault if the ceasefire between the MILF and the government collapses. MILF CCCH member Omar Bayao said, “We cannot understand the reasons why the 602nd Brigade had been joining the fighting and bombarding the MILF other than their sneaky motive of undermining the ceasefire and the peace process between the government and MILF. They are leaving no other [choice] for the MILF but to defend themselves." Bayao claimed the 602nd Brigade under Gen. Ademar Tomaro, assisted the MNLF by attacking the MILF in Matalam. The MILF forces had been engaged in skirmishes in the area with the forces of the MNLF's Datu Dima Ambil. The MILF disclosed that a reconciliation ceremony for a peaceful settlement of the conflict between the local troops of Datu Dima and the MILF had been scheduled for June 5. The settlement was made through the facilitation and support of the mayors of Matalam and Pagalungan. But the MILF, citing recent attacks and the posture of Tomaro's forces, said the reconciliation may not happen. Worse, it said the ceasefire between the government and MILF and even the framework agreement on the Bangsamoro (FAB) they signed in Malacañang last October could be "adversely affected." |
| Posted by:ryuge |
| #3 "In other news, MILF rampaged through a Philippine fashion show, smashing displays and stealing merchandise." |
| Posted by: Charles 2013-06-03 16:31 |
| #2 A natural fear of ridicule. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2013-06-03 14:02 |
| #1 Beware of jealous MILF's! |
| Posted by: Raj 2013-06-03 00:45 |