In August, 2008, the MILF/Phil. Govt. Peace Negotiations broke down. This resulted in terrorist attacks: bombings, murder rampages, burning of villages and homes, using of women and children as human shields and kidnappings of civilians. Both Muslim and Christians were victims. This resulted in 500,000 civilians fleeing to evacuation centers and the Armed Forces of The Philippines tracking and fighting the Muslim Commanders, the perpetators of these many atrocities. (See earlier Posts)
The MILF is indicating a desire for a continuation of Peace Negotiations with Malaysia as the principal mediator. Many are questioning this start up of Talks because the MILF has not been able to stop the three MILF Commanders who have violently killed innocent civilians with IED's (bombs). The Commanders even placed bombs in elementary schools. (not exploded but found by police) Bombings are continuing, including the most recent attack on theTRANSCO Tower 22 that currently is causing blackouts every 2 hours. Atrocities have been extreme in Lanao del Norte, North Cotabato and Sarangani. Military fighting against the MILF has added to the civilian death toll.
MILF Commanders Umbra Kato, Bravo and Pangalian have claimed resposibility for the Terrorist Acts in Zamboanga. They are, reportedly, also known to give sanctuary and support to the JI and Abu Sayyaf Terrorists.
(This support can not be confirmed by this writer but is widely thought to be true)
President Gloria Arroyo has stated her commitment to the Peace Process in Mindanao, but has indicated that thr MILF must gain control of the three renagade Commanders of rogue forces. There is a newly constituted Government Peace Panel and perhaps negotiations will soon continue. However, this is clearly being interfered with by the MILF recent bombings in Mindanao. PEACE IS ESSENTIAL in the Southern Philippines.
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