BARMM Chief Minister Ahod 'Al Haj Murad' Ebrahim urges the President to tackle issues regarding the amnesty when he delivers his State of the Nation Address.
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim and regional legislators appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to expedite the granting of general amnesty to former Moro secessionist rebels with pending criminal cases and extend the application period.
The commission is headed by lawyer Leah Tanodra-Armamento, with lawyers Nasser Marohomsalic and Jamar Kulayan as members. “We really hope these issues are among the things that the President will discuss in his report to the people,” Ebrahim said. BARMM officials also pointed out the serving of a warrant of arrest against an MNLF official in Sulu that left one policeman killed and four others wounded.
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