Bangsamoro Republik

The Bangsamoro Republik, officially the United Federated States of Bangsamoro Republik (UFSBR),[4] was a short-lived, self-proclaimed, unrecognized breakaway state in the Philippines. Nur Misuari, chairman of the Moro National Liberation Front, issued the Proclamation of Bangsamoro Independence on July 27, 2013 in Talipao, Sulu and declared the capital of Bangsamoro to be Davao City.[5]

This article is about the unrecognized breakaway state proclaimed in 2013. For other Bangsamoro states proclaimed, see Bangsamoro declarations of independence. For the proposed autonomous political entity within the Philippines, see Bangsamoro.

United Federated States of Bangsamoro Republik

Arabic: جمهورية بانجسامورو‎
Filipino: Mga Nagkakaisang Estadong Pederado ng Republikang Bangsamoro
Malay: Persekutuan Republik Bangsamoro Syarikat
2013
Flag
Maximum area claimed by the Bangsamoro Republik
StatusUnrecognized state
CapitalDavao City[1] (de jure)
Zamboanga City (de facto)
Largest cityDavao City
Demonym(s)Bangsamoro
GovernmentFederal presidential constitutional republic[2]
President 
• 2013
Nur Misuari
Independence 
from the Philippines
History 
• Declared
August 12, 2013[3]
• Declared
July 27, 2013
• Recognition
None
• Defeat in Zamboanga
September 28,
Time zoneUTC+8
Driving sideright
Preceded by		Succeeded by
Philippines
Philippines
Today part of Philippines

History

According to Misuari, the republic's territory encompasses the islands of Basilan, Mindanao, Palawan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi[4] where the Bangsamoro traditionally lived. However, according to Misuari's legal counsel, Emmanuel Fontanilla, the state also encompasses the Malaysian state of Sabah and Sarawak.[6][7]

This declaration of independence, which was made under the authority of the United Nations General Assembly 1514 resolution of 1960 granting independence to all colonized countries, [3] escalated into the Zamboanga City crisis.[8] The MNLF, the group which proclaimed Bangsamoro, is an observer of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

As of September 28, 2013, with the defeat in Zamboanga City by the Philippine government, the MNLF no longer controls any territory openly anywhere and the Bangsamoro Republic has been debilitated. However, the MNLF has not renounced its bid for the independence of the Bangsamoro Republik.

Etymology

The term Bangsamoro comes from combining the word bangsa, meaning nation or people, and the Spanish word moro, which was originally applied to the Moors that ruled Spain prior to the Reconquista, and was subsequently applied to predominantly Muslim Malay tribes.
Bangsa = Nation, Moro = Muslim; Bangsamoro or Muslim Nation.

Background

Earlier declarations
Main article: Bangsamoro declaration of independence

An independent state of Bangsamoro Republik was first declared on April 28, 1974,[9][10] two months after the siege of Jolo, Sulu after the MNLF first attempted to raise their flag.[11]

Zamboanga City crisis
Main article: 2013 Zamboanga City crisis

MNLF commander Asamin Hussinhe stated in September 2013 that his group would only release some 200 civilian hostages held in Barangay Kasanyangan once they are allowed to proceed to Zamboanga city hall and hoist their flag in front of it.[8] During the crisis, the MNLF did not manage to gain de facto control of three districts of Zamboanga City. [12][13]

Present

As of 2014, Nur Misuari was the UFSBR's Interim President according to the MNLF.[14] A government in exile for the Bangsamoro has also been considered by Misuari.[6]

See also

References
  1. ""BRING BANGSAMORO QUESTION TO UN," MNLF VICE-CHAIRMAN OLAMIT TO APPEAL TO OIC". mnlfnet.com. Moro National Liberation Front (Misuari faction). June 25, 2015. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  2. "MNLF returns to rebellion | Headlines, News, The Philippine Star". philstar.com. August 16, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
  3. "Nur declares independence of 'Bangsamoro Republik'". Philippine Star. August 15, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
  4. "Bangsamoro Constitution: Road map to Independence and National self-determination". MNLF official website. August 23, 2013. Archived from the original on September 13, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
  5. "WHO IS AFRAID OF MINDANAO INDEPENDENCE?". August 14, 2013. Archived from the original on September 15, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  6. "Misuari declares independence of Mindanao, southern Philippines". Gulf News. August 16, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
  7. Roel Pareño, The Philippine Star (August 16, 2013). "MNLF returns to rebellion". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
  8. "MNLF wants flag hoisted in Zamboanga city hall". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  9. W.K. Che Man. "Muslim Separatism: The Moros of Southern Philippines and the Malays of Southern Thailand". Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 1974.
  10. Abinales, Patricio. N., et al. "State and Society in the Philippines". Oxford: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2005.
  11. Ben Cal (September 11, 2013). "MNLF's first try to raise flag was 39 years ago". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  12. "Houses on fire as fighting erupts in southern Philippines". Reuters.
  13. "Malaysian Marwan believed to mastermind latest bomb attacks in south Philippines". The Star.
  14. "CHAIRMAN MISUARI'S MESSAGE ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE 46th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BANGSAMORO FREEDOM DAY". mnlfnet.com. Moro National Liberation Front (Misuari faction). March 18, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2014.

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