The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday recommended murder charges against 90 Muslim rebels, even though such a move could jeopardize a peace process championed by President Benigno Aquino 3rd.

In a statement, the DOJ said the joint Special Investigation Team created to look into the Mamasapano incident recommended in a report that charges of direct assault complexed with murder and theft be filed against the suspects.

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