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'Palpable tension' as Philippines Muslim region holds first elections

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What happened

A predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines held its first parliamentary elections on Monday, seen as a crucial step in the long quest for self-rule after decades of insurgency and violence.

Key facts

  • A predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines held its first parliamentary elections on Monday, seen as a crucial step in the long quest for self-rule after decades of insurgency and violence.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:10:14 UTC.

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  1. Yemen’s Houthis advance on government strongholds of Marib, Taiz

  2. Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament

  3. Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain get first win of the season away at Brest

  4. Historic first Ganga Aarti held on River Thames in UK

  5. Video: Panicked voters scramble in Philippines polling station shooting

  6. Centre-left holds narrow lead in knife-edge Sweden vote

  7. 'Palpable tension' as Philippines Muslim region holds first elections

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