“What is wrong (with) talking to Misuari and embracing him?”President Rodrigo Duterte had this to say to his critics following his meeting with former fugitive and Moro National Liberation Front founding chair Nur Misuari in Malacanang. Do you want another 40 years?” Duterte recalled telling Misuari. ADVERTISEMENTOn Thursday, Duterte met with Misuari after the MNLF leader emerged from hiding for three years. Misuari has been charged with rebellion and crimes against humanity in connection with the 2013 Zamboanga City siege. “There is a pending warrant against Misuari which is lifted now upon my orders so we can talk,” Duterte said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 04, 2016 11:58 UTC