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Muslim Filipinos in Bangsamoro elect first parliament
The autonomous region of Bangsamoro in southern Philippines held its first parliamentary elections in its history, with 80 seats contested by approximately 2.4 million voters from five provinces and three cities. Prior to the opening of polling stations, the election was marred by fierce clashes, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to 15, due to conflicts between rival political factions affiliated with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. Despite this, security measures were reinforced by more than 20,000 personnel to ensure a peaceful voting process, marking a significant step in the ongoing peace process that has been underway since the 1990s. It is expected that former rebels and ruling clans will dominate the election results, while minority groups, including Christians and indigenous populations, compete for representation.
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