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Philippine Congress’ approval of Muslim peace deal delayed

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Mon, 2018-07-23 (All day)

MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine House of Representatives has failed to ratify as expected a new autonomy deal that many hope will peacefully settle one of Asia’s longest-raging Muslim separatist rebellions and help prevent a repeat of a disastrous Daesh group-linked attack in the country’s south.
The Senate unanimously ratified on Monday the bill that aims to establish the new Bangsamoro autonomous region but House members adjourned early amid a reported leadership challenge without approving the crucial legislation.

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