theguardian —
The Philippine government has signed a peace accord with the country’s largest Muslim rebel group, the culmination of years of negotiations and a significant political achievement for President Benigno Aquino III.
The deal grants largely Muslim areas of the southern Mindanao region greater political autonomy in exchange for an end to armed rebellion, but it will not end all violence in a part of the country long-plagued by lawlessness, poverty and Islamist insurgency.
Other insurgent groups have vowed to keep fighting for full independence. The region is also home to the Abu Sayyaf, a Muslim extremist network with international links that the Philippine army is fighting with American support.
Aquino and leaders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front witnessed the signing of the agreement in the presidential palace in Manila. Malaysia’s prime minister, Najib Razak, whose country brokered the peace talks, attended the ceremony.
More: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/27/philippines-muslim-rebel-peace-deal-aquino-milf
Categories: Asia, Peace, Philippines
Most of the terrorists are Sunni , Hanafis. I had read a good statement of Imam Abu Hanifah Rh.a. He said, “Never rise against any established government.”
I believe that was a good advice to remain peaceful in service of any government. Do not yearn for power within a state.
Also, acting on the Sunnah of Hazrat Imam Hussain rz.a. one may leave the jurisdiction of any tyrant king ( Yazeedi ruler) and try to go out of the range of his kingdom.
Another supporting proof is the whole work and effort of Hazrat Musa a.s. i.e. to lead the persecuted people out and away from the persecuting kingdom. He did not fight against the tyrant Egyptian king. He led his people out and away from Egypt.
The insurgent group in Pakistan should follow suit by dropping all arms and make real peace with the government. The deal should be signed in Islamabad. They should stop killing innocent people.