‘Dissent’ among Philippines separatists

Some separatist fighters leaving ranks as MILF begins peace talks with government.

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The Phillipines government has resumed peace talks with Muslim separatists in the country’s south.

A spokesman for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said he is optimistic about negotiating an end to a decades-long conflict.

But as Al Jazeera’s Marga Ortigas reports from the southern Philippines, there is dissention within the MILF itself.

Source: Al Jazeera