What is truly happening in Marawi — Badrul Hisham Ismail
Wednesday July 12, 2017
May 23, 2017 armed conflict in Marawi City
capital of Lanao del Sur on Mindanao in Philippines.
attempt to capture Isnilon Hapilon, leader of IS-affiliate Abu Sayyaf
became all out urban warfare between Armed Forces
with support from US, Australia, China, Israel, (MNLF)
against Abu Sayyaf, Maute group, BIFF and Ansar Khalifa Philippines (AKP).
fighting still going on with no sign of stopping
more than 500 people have died
situation on the ground
impact East Sabah.
field operator landed in Cotabato
Syeikh Abdul of Darul Ifta’ Mindanao, 2nd cousin of Farhana Maute
mother of Maute brothers of Maute group
Syeikh Abdul confided to our field operator that some of the members of Darul Ifta’ have family members who are involved with the Ansar Khalifa Philippines (AKP) in Sultan Kudarat, and some have pledged allegiance to the Abu Sayyaf group. Syeikh Abdul also mentioned that recruitment was actively happening in Tahfiz schools located in Marawi City and Cotabato.
The narrative
focus group discussion with 17 students (12 male, five female).
students unanimously agreed on Shariah law, citing Acheh as example
Philippine govt Christian agenda to suppress Muslims
support separatist groups in region
no problems joining external terror groups
managed to speak to two members of AKP
AKP suppressed by Philippine govt
prosecuted and killed in attacks.
narrative employed by students and AKP members
autonomy to pursue their way of life, accordance to own principles
Philippine govt, not allowing them to pursue them.
And not only that, they were also being punished for it. Harassed, prosecuted, jailed and murdered. They were being attacked because of who they were and what they believed in. The ongoing “under siege” narrative has now become a mindset that is repeatedly being echoed by vulnerable communities all over the world.
state-owned mosque in Marawi City headquarters of Maute group.
Recruitment was in Tahfiz schools, local universities
M'sians in group including Dr Mahmud from UM
financial support for group comes from M'sia
the person in charge was Malaysian, religious teacher-cum-silat master.
32 Malaysians reported to be in Marawi City
fighting in Marawi implications towards Sabah
in West Sabah, people busy with Kaamatan festival.
West Sabah, Peninsular M'sia not affected, not concerned
But in East Sabah things are bit different
situation in East Sabah “not that terrible yet”
brewing concern that needs to be addressed
relationship between Suluks in Sabah and rebels in Mindanao based on economics
well-funded rebel groups sought allegiance from Suluks
offer them money, basic necessities
considered a lot for financially challenged Suluk
family ties between Suluk and Filipino-Tausugs
peoples crossing border, which predates colonial times
Neglect by Malaysia?
new narrative has emerged among Suluks
Suluks now talk about being pushed to corner, exploited, neglected
they will band together, join group that will champion their survival
Suluks identify themselves as Suluks first.
cultural familiarity, filial relationship with rebels in Mindanao
not difficult to guess which side they turn to
Vilashini Somiah, Sabah ethnographer and PhD candidate from NUS
certain ethnic groups “extra guarded" perception that state is suspicious of them
important to look into this seriously
to prevent unrest in Marawi spill over into Malaysian
concern is migration, movement of militants in and out
state cannot neglect this part of the Sabah coast any longer
My comments : Dato Ayub Khan Mydin Pitchay (Counter Terrorism at Bukit Aman) please read this :
financial support for group comes from M'sia
person in charge M'sian, religious teacher-cum-silat master.
32 Malaysians reported to be in Marawi City
Pasal apa orang kita ini gatal bunt_t bagi duit untuk pi bunuh orang di negara lain?
Please arrest all these 'terrorism funders'.
The article makes it clear who is the M'sian funder of the Maute group.
Please go and arrest them.
These people are being fed myths. Fairy tales that never existed in reality.
"Religion of the talking cow" level of nonsense.
They do not lack education opportunities or economic opportunities.
What they lack is the awareness, appreciation, willingness and diligence to get a modern, scientific and progressive education. They lack a real willingness to become modernised human beings.
Instead people with low intelligence levels but with plenty pocket money are manipulatingand twisting the minds of these simple and innocent people and making them become violent and dangerous misfits.
The blind are leading the blind into the fiery volcano on the pretext of worshipping the imaginary Great Juju who lives in the volcano. This is what is happening.
There is no Great Juju.
There are only bills, bills and more bills. We need to build roads, fix the potholes, create businesses, create jobs, create new products and services that makes our lives better.
There is nothing else to be done. Wake up.
Wednesday July 12, 2017
May 23, 2017 armed conflict in Marawi City
capital of Lanao del Sur on Mindanao in Philippines.
attempt to capture Isnilon Hapilon, leader of IS-affiliate Abu Sayyaf
became all out urban warfare between Armed Forces
with support from US, Australia, China, Israel, (MNLF)
against Abu Sayyaf, Maute group, BIFF and Ansar Khalifa Philippines (AKP).
fighting still going on with no sign of stopping
more than 500 people have died
situation on the ground
impact East Sabah.
field operator landed in Cotabato
Syeikh Abdul of Darul Ifta’ Mindanao, 2nd cousin of Farhana Maute
mother of Maute brothers of Maute group
Syeikh Abdul confided to our field operator that some of the members of Darul Ifta’ have family members who are involved with the Ansar Khalifa Philippines (AKP) in Sultan Kudarat, and some have pledged allegiance to the Abu Sayyaf group. Syeikh Abdul also mentioned that recruitment was actively happening in Tahfiz schools located in Marawi City and Cotabato.
The narrative
focus group discussion with 17 students (12 male, five female).
students unanimously agreed on Shariah law, citing Acheh as example
Philippine govt Christian agenda to suppress Muslims
support separatist groups in region
no problems joining external terror groups
managed to speak to two members of AKP
AKP suppressed by Philippine govt
prosecuted and killed in attacks.
narrative employed by students and AKP members
autonomy to pursue their way of life, accordance to own principles
Philippine govt, not allowing them to pursue them.
And not only that, they were also being punished for it. Harassed, prosecuted, jailed and murdered. They were being attacked because of who they were and what they believed in. The ongoing “under siege” narrative has now become a mindset that is repeatedly being echoed by vulnerable communities all over the world.
state-owned mosque in Marawi City headquarters of Maute group.
Recruitment was in Tahfiz schools, local universities
M'sians in group including Dr Mahmud from UM
financial support for group comes from M'sia
the person in charge was Malaysian, religious teacher-cum-silat master.
32 Malaysians reported to be in Marawi City
fighting in Marawi implications towards Sabah
in West Sabah, people busy with Kaamatan festival.
West Sabah, Peninsular M'sia not affected, not concerned
But in East Sabah things are bit different
situation in East Sabah “not that terrible yet”
brewing concern that needs to be addressed
relationship between Suluks in Sabah and rebels in Mindanao based on economics
well-funded rebel groups sought allegiance from Suluks
offer them money, basic necessities
considered a lot for financially challenged Suluk
family ties between Suluk and Filipino-Tausugs
peoples crossing border, which predates colonial times
Neglect by Malaysia?
new narrative has emerged among Suluks
Suluks now talk about being pushed to corner, exploited, neglected
they will band together, join group that will champion their survival
Suluks identify themselves as Suluks first.
cultural familiarity, filial relationship with rebels in Mindanao
not difficult to guess which side they turn to
Vilashini Somiah, Sabah ethnographer and PhD candidate from NUS
certain ethnic groups “extra guarded" perception that state is suspicious of them
important to look into this seriously
to prevent unrest in Marawi spill over into Malaysian
concern is migration, movement of militants in and out
state cannot neglect this part of the Sabah coast any longer
My comments : Dato Ayub Khan Mydin Pitchay (Counter Terrorism at Bukit Aman) please read this :
financial support for group comes from M'sia
person in charge M'sian, religious teacher-cum-silat master.
32 Malaysians reported to be in Marawi City
Pasal apa orang kita ini gatal bunt_t bagi duit untuk pi bunuh orang di negara lain?
Please arrest all these 'terrorism funders'.
The article makes it clear who is the M'sian funder of the Maute group.
Please go and arrest them.
These people are being fed myths. Fairy tales that never existed in reality.
"Religion of the talking cow" level of nonsense.
They do not lack education opportunities or economic opportunities.
What they lack is the awareness, appreciation, willingness and diligence to get a modern, scientific and progressive education. They lack a real willingness to become modernised human beings.
Instead people with low intelligence levels but with plenty pocket money are manipulatingand twisting the minds of these simple and innocent people and making them become violent and dangerous misfits.
The blind are leading the blind into the fiery volcano on the pretext of worshipping the imaginary Great Juju who lives in the volcano. This is what is happening.
There is no Great Juju.
There are only bills, bills and more bills. We need to build roads, fix the potholes, create businesses, create jobs, create new products and services that makes our lives better.
There is nothing else to be done. Wake up.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.