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Ebrahim calls for calm after Basilan clash
The Bangsamoro government's chief minister is calling for calm while an investigation into an ambush of soldiers in Basilan is ongoing.
The ambush occurred during the weeklong celebration of the 6th founding anniversary of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim expressed deep sadness over the incident, highlighting that it happened during a period symbolizing unity and peace.
Ebrahim emphasized that the Bangsamoro government is committed to resolving the matter through established peace process mechanisms like the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) and the Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG).
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