January 2nd, 2008 by Rebecca Henschke
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Philippines Government say they are on the path to signing a final peace deal early next year.
Both sides say they are close to reaching an agreement on what the Muslims call ‘ancestral domain’; land that historically belongs to them on the Island of Mindanao.
This would put an end nearly three decades of fighting. However, observers are warning that even if an agreement can be reached, it will be very difficult to implement.
There are many potential spoilers, the presence of pro-government civilian militias, long running clan wars and the large population of Christian settlers.
In this investigative series Rebecca Henschke takes a look at the Mindanao Muddle.
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