HD Centre - Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue

Published purpose

The project aims to support the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in exploring ways to reconcile its factions in order for them to better pursue peace in Mindanao. Peace processes between the Philippine Government and the two Moro fronts (the MNLF and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front) have been marked with violence, delays and failures in implementation of final peace agreements. Nevertheless, there is a renewed push to find a solution to the violence in Mindanao, as well as a growing call for a more participatory peace process, and a more inclusive Bangsamoro law. The project seeks to provide support to MNLF leaders and key members to carry out consultations and other activities that promote healing, reconciliation and unification in order to reach an agreement for a comprehensive and lasting peace. Project activities include support for confidential sessions, summit meetings, exploratory dialogue and other similar activities among influential members of the Misuari and Sema groups (political groups within the MNLF). These discussions are focused on points of agreement between the two factions, as well as possible ways to bridge differences and grievances between them.