After near-collapse, Philippines-MILF peace talks resume Monday- http://www.interaksyon.com

by Agence France-Presse

MANILA – The Philippines will resume formal peace negotiations with Moro rebels this week after a series of deadly clashes led to a near collapse of the talks, a senior government adviser said Sunday.

The talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were due to begin Monday in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, although Manila remained cautious about what they could achieve, presidential adviser to the peace process Teresita Deles told AFP.

“The talks mark the resumption of formal, full panel negotiations between the two parties,” Deles said, but declined to say how long they would last.

“While taking care to avoid preempting the talks by commenting on expectations, I cannot but take a positive view of the fact that formal exploratory talks are pushing ahead following very serious challenges to the peace process in recent months,” she said.

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