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

Moro conflict The Moro conflictFernandez, Maria. (2017). Implementing Peace and Development in the Bangsamoro: Potentials and Constraints of Socio-Economic Programs for Conflict-Affected Areas in Southern Philippines (1913-2015). 10.13140/RG.2.2.14829.3376 ...

. 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 consistently condemned the Philippine government's

military operation A military operation (op) 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. Operati ...

s in

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, accusing them of violence against Moro civilians.

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Guerrilla organizations Factions of the Moro conflict National Democratic Front of the Philippines Separatism in the Philippines Secessionist organizations in Asia Members of the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization Left-wing militant groups in the Philippines Political parties of minorities in the Philippines {{Philippines-stub