Press Release: EU confirms willingness to participate in International Monitoring Team in Mindanao, Philippines

Following a request from the Peace Panels of the Government of the Philippines and of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the European Union has confirmed its willingness to participate in the International Monitoring Team (IMT) assisting the peace process in Mindanao. The EU has been asked to lead the Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development Component of the IMT, and this participation will be finalised once appropriate terms of reference have been agreed with the Parties in the peace talks.

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ESO: Background Information: Philippines: European Commission provides €3 million in humanitarian aid to conflict-affected people in Mindanao http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-philippines-european-commission-provides-e3-million-in-humanitarian-aid-to-conflict-affected-people-in-mindanao/

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