Moro Conflict

DNA tests confirm death of senior Daesh-linked militant in the Philippines

US DNA tests have confirmed the death of a pro-Daesh commander who was a key leader of the terrorist group that laid siege to Marawi City in the southern Philippines in 2017.

Could centuries-old conflict in south Philippines end soon?

A long overdue referendum to ratify the autonomy of the Bangsamoro will be held on Monday and all eyes are on what would become of the region.

Philippines moves closer to greater autonomy for Muslim minority

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a deal on expanding autonomy for the Muslim minority in a bid to end nearly half a century of unrest in the south. The new law will go into effect if it is passed, as expected, by a regional referendum.

Suicide car bomb attack kills several people in Philippines

An investigation is still underway, but the military suspects it was carried out by the Daesh-linked Abu Sayyaf group.

Philippine rebels urge Muslims to support self-rule law

Moro Islamic Liberation Front gathers tens of thousands of supporters to campaign for a new autonomy law which President Rodrigo Duterte signed last week, allowing self-rule for Muslims in 2022 in the restive south of the country.

Philippines urges Maute group to surrender

Up to 2,000 civilians are trapped in Marawi as the military assault against the Daesh-linked Maute group continues for the eighth day.

Philippines says its ready to hold talks with the Maute group

Duterte says he is willing to hold dialogue with the Maute militant group, which has been fighting the Philippine military for three days in Marawi City on Mindanao island.

Abu Sayyaf frees Norwegian hostage after 1 year

Philippine militant group Abu Sayyaf releases Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad, who had been held hostage since September 2015.

Canadian PM Trudeau condemns killing of hostage in Philippines

Prime Minister Trudeau condemns the killing of Canadian John Ridsdel by Philippine militant group Abu Sayyaf.