The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) assault on Zamboanga City appears to be the result of escalating fears that have gone out of control. The national government had better move quickly to diffuse the situation, lest it worsen to the point where an all-out war breaks out.

According to an MNLF spokesman, they were forced to take drastic measures in order to protect founder Nur Misuari, as there were reports – rumors is more like it – that an arrest warrant had been issued for their leader.

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