BARMM Polls Legitimacy Faces Risks, Namfrel Warns
The National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) has warned that while the Commission on Elections is technically ready for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections, five political and security risks could lead to disputes over the legitimacy of the polls.
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