The Moro Resistance and Liberation Organization (MRLO) is an active armed secessionist group participating in the

Moro conflict The Moro conflict is an insurgency in the Mindanao region of the Philippines, which has involved multiple armed groups, and has been ongoing since March 1968. Peace deals have been signed between the Philippine government and two major ar ...

. It was established by the National Democratic Front (NDF) as one of its Moro subdivisions, and was the 16th organization created by the NDF to fight under its leadership. The group has openly and consistently condemned the Philippine government's

military operation A military operation is the coordinated military actions of a state, or a non-state actor, in response to a developing situation. These actions are designed as a military plan to resolve the situation in the state or actor's favor. Operations ...

s in

Mindanao Mindanao ( ) ( Jawi: مينداناو) is the second-largest island in the Philippines, after Luzon, and seventh-most populous island in the world. Located in the southern region of the archipelago, the island is part of an island group of ...

, accusing them of violence against Moro civilians.

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Guerrilla organizations Military history of the Philippines Moro conflict National Democratic Front of the Philippines Separatism in the Philippines Secessionist organizations in Asia Members of the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization Rebel groups in the Philippines {{Philippines-stub