Former Muslim rebels lead election results for Bangsamoro region
Candidates from two rival parties linked to a former rebel group have led the first elections in a predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines. This election marks a significant step for self-rule in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The region has faced deadly separatist uprisings for decades until a 2014 peace deal. Parties linked to the former Moro Islamic Liberation Front led the polls, though none took a big majority.
The Bangsamoro Federalist Party leads with nearly 36% of votes, followed by the United Bangsamoro Justice Party with over 32%. Members of parliament will assume office on October 30.
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