Rebel leader Murad Ebrahim of the Moro Islamic Liberation FrontMuslim Rebel Chief Asks Malaysia To Revive
Philippine Peace Talks -- AFP
Philippine Peace Talks -- AFP
SULTAN KUDARAT, Philippines (AFP) — The head of the leading Muslim rebel group in the Philippines on Saturday said he asked Malaysia to revive stalled peace talks with Manila to end weeks of brutal fighting.
But Ebrahim Murad, chairman of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), added that his group still reserved the right to resume its large-scale rebellion if the peace process collapses.
"War is among the options. It is part of the struggle. The MILF is determined to continue that struggle," said Murad in a meeting with reporters at a MILF camp near this town in the southern Philippines.
Murad said he sent a request two days ago to Malaysia, which has been hosting peace negotiations between the Philippines and the MILF.
However, Kuala Lumpur was yet to respond to Murad's call.
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My Comment: This is a Muslim / Christian war that has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands. With peace talks broken down .... this war is now going to escalate.