Peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are unlikely to move forward given the Marawi crisis but the situation is not expected to heighten Philippine political risks, a Fitch Group unit said.

“With the ongoing battle against IS (Islamic State)-affiliated Islamist militants in Marawi City, we believe that the peace process between the Philippine government and the MILF is unlikely to see any progress in the coming months,” BMI Research said in a new report.

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