MNLF-Sema faction says allegiance with ISIS unlikely, assures protection to Mindanao Christians, Lumads

A Moro National Liberation Front faction said it is unlikely to follow the ways of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) because of the latter’s “radical” view of Islam.

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Growing threat of ISIS draws mixed Catholic and Muslim reactions

Dubbed as the successor of the extremist group Al-Qaeda, the growing threat of armed operations of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) across the troubled Middle East has drawn mixed reactions from Catholics and Muslims elsewhere.

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Datu Suminggil, a Manabo lumad (indigenous people) leader in Barangay Gupitan, Kapalong, Davao del Norte, calls for pullout of Army troops from their area.

Rights group slams abuses in Davnor town

Human rights group Karapatan lambasted a military general for “sowing Palparan-style terror” in Kapalong town.

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