The fact that all six Lanao del Norte towns rejected Muslim autonomy could complicate peace prospects.
Success of the crucial next step of the southern Philippines peace process is not ensured, security analyst argues.
ARSA has shown “absolutely no self-awareness of the suffering” they have caused, security analyst argues.
But while Prime Minister Mahathir is enjoying a high approval rating, there are signs that support for his government is wavering among Malays.