Autonomy and Anarchy: A Glimpse of Self Governance in the Philippines' South The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has made history by electing its first parliament, a crucial step towards self governance after decades of insurgency and violence.
The significance of these elections cannot be overstated.
Established under a 2014 peace deal between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the BARMM was created to bring broader autonomy to its constituents, who have long sought self determination.