Philippines Holds First BARMM Regional Election, Culmination of Peace Process
The Philippines is holding its first parliamentary election in the Muslim-majority Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This marks a significant step in a decade-long peace process aimed at ending separatist conflict and establishing elected self-government, with nearly 2.4 million voters expected to participate.
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