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Separatist conflict in the southern Philippines has claimed more than 120,000 lives over the last three decades. Ceasefire negotiations between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have been underway since 1996, but have repeatedly broken down over the issue of "lost commands" and “lawless elements” taking refuge in MILF-held territory but disowned by the MILF leadership. The peace process has been further complicated in recent years by reports of cooperation between the MILF and international jihadist groups. Crisis Group's Southeast Asia team examines the relationship between the MILF and regional and local terrorist organisations, focusing most closely on Jemaah Islamiyah, on which it has also written extensively in its Indonesia project.

Crisis Group's Philippines reporting examines the difficulties faced by the government in uprooting terrorist networks embedded in a domestic insurgency with its own complex dynamics. Countering these networks effectively will involve a unique combination of police, military and diplomatic measures.

Our reports on Philippines are listed below, starting with the most recent. You can also search for relevant reports using the search box in the top right hand side of this page.

Articles, op-eds, speeches and media releases can be found under the media section.


Recent reports & briefings