12 Years After Peace Deal, Violence Still Stalks Bangsamoro
Twelve years after a landmark peace agreement, violence persists in the Bangsamoro region of Mindanao, with clan feuds, political rivalries, and criminal networks flourishing due to weak institutions. The fragile security system remains heavily dependent on the military, hindering true peacebuilding.
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