Demobilization – 2018
2018
Minimum Implementation 
Despite the passage of the BBL on July 26, 2018, several reports indicated that the MILF would not fully demobilize an estimated 11,000 fighters unless the BBL was fully implemented.[1] [2] There are no reports of new demobilizations or weapons surrenders as of September 5, 2018.
[1] “Passage of Mindanao autonomous region law improves outlook for demobilising Islamist militants in southern Philippines,” HIS Insights, July 25, 2018.
[2] “BBL will not bring lasting peace in Mindanao,” Economist Intelligence Unit, July 17, 2018.