They have supposedly agreed to conduct joint attacks and training exchanges and to share weapons. Mindanao also has to contend with Abu Sayyaf, a MILF splinter group with strong radical leanings. The military says the two still are allies. Now the rebels are seeking to avenge his death. On Jan. 2, at least 10 people died and more than 70 were wounded in a grenade explosion in Sulu province that was blamed on the Abu Sayyaf.
Real peace is still a ways off in Mindanao.
That leaves autonomy, which could be wide-ranging. Autonomy is not a quick fix. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our privacy guidelines .