The Moro Islamic Liberation Front will begin the first phase of decommissioning its fighters on June 16, the chief negotiators of both the Philippine government and the rebel group said on Thursday.

In a joint press conference, government peace panel chairman Miriam Coronel-Ferrer confirmed that decommissioning, or rendering MILF fighting units “beyond use” and returning their fighters to civilian life, will begin on June 16.

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