I am a citizen of the Philippines, specifically in Mindanao group of island. This Maute Group(an alleged ally of ISIS) is terrorizing one of the city here in Mindanao and just started a war against the Philippine Army. Now, If these group will be successful, we would be like Syria. I wanna hear your opinions about these guys. thanks.
I don't know where to start. But since you are from Mindanao, do you think that Maute group can be successful and the island be like Syria? Do you think that Duterte will allow that to happen? or any President of the Philippines for that matter?
Personally, this is far fetched, Mindanao has been a safe haven for terrorist, I agree with that. Its not only Maute that control Mindanao, there are MILF, MNLF and other group as well. But to overrun the whole Mindanao island, it will take the whole terrorist network to merge into one "super terrorist" group. Call them whatever you want. But I don't think this will happen simple because they have their own ideology, beliefs and principles. Even though they are all Muslims they are still conflicting with each other. And in worst case, even if they all merge, I don't think someone from the Palace will want this to happen. By all means, they will crush this, because who would like Mindanao to be the new Syria? Would you? I know your concerns because I'm a Filipino as well but the idea of Mindanao going to be the new Syria is baseless and will not happen. IMHO.