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Former rebel leader elected chief minister of Philippine Muslim region

Published by Al Jazeera 31 October 2026 at 15:23
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Former rebel leader elected chief minister of Philippine Muslim region
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Former Muslim rebel leader Abdulraof Macacua has been elected chief minister of the Philippines' Bangsamoro region.

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