Appeal Letter to UN Secretary General on the Armed Conflict in Southern Philippines

Source: 
Mindanao Commission on Women et al.
Duration: 
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 20:00
Countries: 
Asia
South Eastern Asia
Philippines
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
General Women, Peace and Security
Initiative Type: 
Appeals & Demonstrations

This is a letter regarding the conflict between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Philippine government following the temporary restraining order against the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain between both parties. The signatories of the letter are concerned about the protection of civilians, particularly women and children, and they urge for unity towards a peaceful resolution of problems in the Southern Philippines.

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