Demobilization – 2019

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Demobilization – 2019

2019

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Phase two of the demobilization process was initiated on September 7th, 2019, when one thousand additional fighters were demobilized.[1] Twelve thousand MILF fighters were scheduled to be decommissioned in 2019; however, no additional demobilizations were reported.[2]

[1] “Handing over weapons: M.I.L.F combatants commit to peace in the Bangsamoro,” Norwegian Refugee Council, October 7, 2019, https://www.nrc.no/expert-deployment/2016/2019/handing-over-weapons/

[2] “Decommissioning of 12,000 MILF members may be finished by November,” April 25, 2019, Minda News.