Topic: Moro Islamic Liberation Front

Q&A: What to watch for in Philippines elections

Campaigning for the Philippines elections kicked off this week in familiar style, with famous names dominating the ballots and already 60 people killed in political violence. Here’s what to look for ahead of the May polls.

Philippines peace talks regain traction after lengthy hiatus

The Philippines’ peace talks with the largest insurgency group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, have shown staying power since resuming last month after folding in 2008.

Philippines massacre trial targets Ampatuan clan

As a trial in Manila focuses on the Ampatuan clan, accused of a politically-motivated massacre last November, they remain powerful on their home turf.

Philippines massacre: State of emergency declared, but will Arroyo pursue justice?

The Philippines massacre of 46 people on Monday prompts President Gloria Arroyo to declare a state of emergency in the affected province. Is she ready to take on her country's culture of political violence?

Philippines massacre: The story behind the accused Ampatuan clan

The Philippines massacre of 46 people on Monday on Mindanao appears to have been politically motivated, with fingers pointing to a powerful local clan.

Irish priest kidnapped in Philippines released

Irish priest Father Michael Sinnott, who had been kidnapped by militants in the Philippines, was released Wednesday night to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), which handed him to the Filipino government as a goodwill gesture.

Philippines: Are two militant groups joining forces?

Philippines government alleges MILF involvement in a firefight last week with members of the militant Abu Sayyaf, calling into question a cease-fire with the rebel group.

Deadly Filipino 'slugfest' between soldiers and Islamists

Wednesday's firefight was the bloodiest battle involving the Abu Sayyaf in at least two years. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of US support to Filipino troops.

Philippine rebel group says no peace talks without 'international guarantee'

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front says it will begin a cease-fire Saturday in response to the government's halt of hostilities yesterday. But it does not trust the government as a negotiating partner.

Remembering an early Jemaah Islamiyah attack in Jakarta

A reporter remembers when the last round of terror attacks began in Jakarta. Is another round coming?

Bombings in the Philippines jeopardize peace talks

No group has claimed responsibility for the surge of violence in the island chain where a separatist organization and Al Qaeda-linked militant groups are active.

Filipino Christian vigilantes get set for battle

Roman Catholic militiamen are gearing up for clashes with Muslim rebels again, more than 30 years after all-out communal war tore through the island of Mindanao.

In Basilan, Philippines, a US counterterrorism model frays

Renewed violence on the island shows the challenge of wiping out militant groups for good.

Sectarian tensions simmer over a pig in Cotabato City

In this majority-Muslim Filipino city, a fight over roast pig sheds light on bigger hurdles Christians and Muslims here navigate.

Philippine court ruling deals blow to peace agreement with Muslim militants

A deal with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to expand a Muslim autonomous area would have created an illegal partition, the Supreme Court ruled.

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Clashes with Muslim rebels in Philippines displace thousands

Fighting began after the Supreme Court halted a historic deal to expand a Muslim autonomous zone in the region.

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Philippines' peace accord blocked

The Supreme Court prevented the signing of a territorial accord between the state and MILF, a rebel group, Monday. Opponents had called the deal unconstitutional.