POLITICS● ELEVATED14h ago · Sep 14, 2026, 10:10 AM
'Palpable tension' as Philippines Muslim region holds first elections
France 24 [en] · east asia
A predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines held its first parliamentary elections on Monday, seen as a crucial step in the long quest for self-rule after decades of insurgency and violence. Reporting from the region, France 24’s look Jan Camenzind Broomby, takes a look at the vote’s significance, as well as the tensions surrounding election day.
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