MAGUINDANAO, Philippines - Soldiers from Brunei helping enforce the ceasefire between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will return to their country this month after a 12-month peacekeeping duty in Mindanao. The Bruneian government replaces its contingent in the Malaysian-led International Monitoring Team (IMT) annually after a year-long stint in potential flashpoint areas in Mindanao. The new Brunei IMT contingent is expected to arrive in Mindanao anytime this month. The outgoing Brunei contingent, led by Lt. Col. Azman bin Haji Bangkol, has started initiating traditional exit engagements with different foreign and local organizations helping push the Mindanao peace process forward. "The Brunei IMT contingent’s participation in the peace process is now part of the Bangsamoro history," Ebrahim told The STAR on Saturday via text message.

Source: Philippine Star September 17, 2016 01:18 UTC