MNLF Executive Council of 15

Moro National Liberation Front Executive Council of 15
LeaderMus Sema
Dates of operationApril 2001[1] – present
(as a political organization)
HeadquartersMaguindanao, Philippines
Active regionsBangsamoro, Philippines
Ideology
AlliesState allies
Philippines Republic of the Philippines

Malaysia Government of Malaysia
Non-state allies

MILF[2]
OpponentsNon-state opponent

Al-Qaeda

Islamic State Islamic State

New People's Army
Battles and warsMoro conflict

The Moro National Liberation Front Executive Council of 15 (MNLF EC-15) is a faction of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in which the group of 15 leaders forged a unity agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).[3] The agreement was signed in Kuala Lumpur and coincided with the Filipino President's visit.[4] Muslimin Sema is the current chairman of the group.[5] The government of the Philippines recognizes Sema along with Misuari as representatives of the MNLF despite the recognition of Nur Misuari as chairman by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, which the MNLF is an observer member to.[6][7] Supposedly, Sema's group together with Habib Mudjahab Hashim's MNLF Islamic Command Council (ICC), somewhat agreed to reunite with the MNLF under Misuari.[8]

  1. ^ Tapaoan, Emelyn (April 6, 2002). "Misuari says he is still MNLF chairman". Gulf News. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  2. ^ "MILF, MNLF jointly call on Bangsamoro for unity and solidarity". Relief Web. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  3. ^ "MILF, MNLF unite for passage of BBL". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 14, 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  4. ^ "The Mindanao Peace Talks - Another Opportunity to Resolve the Moro Conflict in the Philippines" (PDF). United States Institute of Peace. United States Institute of Peace. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Misuari action all about power, says MNLF faction". ABS-CBN News/ANC. 9 September 2013.
  6. ^ "GPH-MNLF Jikiri group coordinating committee convenes to discuss remaining commitments under 1996 FPA". Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process. OPAPP. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  7. ^ Laude, Jaime (10 December 2013). "MNLF threatens new attacks". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
  8. ^ Alipala, Julie (26 June 2014). "3 MNLF factions agree to re-unite with Misuari as leader". Inquirer Mindanao. Retrieved 20 November 2014.