There are currently two armed groups in the Philippines, namely the "Moro Green Liberation Front" (MILF) and the "Moro National Liberation Front" (MOLO).
The latter was originally the strongest rebel organization, but due to conflicts and reduced foreign aid, it split into three factions. Two of the factions advocated the implementation of ethnic autonomy in Mindanao, and the other advocated the separation of Mindanao from the Philippines. Form an independent country. The former is currently the largest independent armed force in the Philippines, with more than 10,000 armed personnel. It was split from the autonomous faction of the "Moroccan Liberation Army".
Due to pressure from the regional situation, the Philippine government finally reached a preliminary agreement with the former in 2012, committing to the establishment of "Bangsamoro" (the Moro State) on Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines. However, it should be noted that this is not an independent country, but an autonomous region with greater power attached to the Philippine system.
So here’s the problem. Although the Philippines has met the political demands of the MILF, it has turned a deaf ear to the political demands of the MILF. At the same time, even within the MILF there are many voices advocating the establishment of an independent country, rather than being satisfied with the status quo of a "sub-state".
It is precisely for this reason that after the Aquino government and the MILF, which split from the MILF, formally signed a peace framework agreement in Manila, Misuari, the founder of the MILF, immediately stood up and spoke out against the peace framework agreement. signed and threatened to restart armed struggle.
Obviously he didn't lie. The Zamboanga City tragedy happened in 2013. 300 MLA militants attacked Zamboanga City in western Mindanao on September 10, and engaged in fierce exchanges of fire with the local garrison.
Until 2016, rebel activities in Mindanao never stopped.
Looking at Google Maps, the entire Philippines looks like a fragmented rag that can be torn apart with just a little force. To maintain this zoo. Aquino had to be tough externally and exaggerate the threats from neighboring countries.
Stirring up domestic nationalism to enhance national cohesion has worked well since colonial times.
But it’s just useful.
As the first step in dismembering the Philippines, Jiang Chen plans to start from Mindanao. As the second largest island in the Philippines, it not only has rich mineral resources, but also has the most intense racial and religious conflicts. He didn't even have to fan the flames, he just had to stand next to the pile of dry wood. Give a coveted lighter to those who are ready to make a move, and they will rush madly to light this bonfire called rebellion.
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Before going to the Philippines, Jiang Chen first flew to South Africa, where he met his old friend Roberts.
Compared to the time we met in Iraq, this guy looks much fairer, at least he won't be mistaken for an Indian.
This guy is having a great time being a director in Hollywood. As soon as they met, he boasted to Jiang Chen that he had a Hollywood chick in his bed every night. He put his arm on Jiang Chen's shoulder and said familiarly that he must come to Los Angeles someday.
It's easy to become a producer in Hollywood, and anyone with enough money can put their name on the credits roll of a movie. After helping Jiang Chen in the Pannu Islands last time, this guy got a "remuneration" of 100 million US dollars. After returning to Los Angeles and throwing a few parties, he immediately became the darling of Hollywood's "high society" again. The number of girlfriends also increased from one to several.
After some pleasantries, Roberts called a taxi and took Jiang Chen to his warehouse in the suburbs of Upington.
12,000 assault rifles and 90 tons of rifle ammunition, -7 rockets and 150 weapons. There are also boxes of M2 grenades, body armor, night vision goggles and other equipment.
Not only these, in a corner of the warehouse, there are dozens of mortar launchers and thousands of boxed mortar shells.
Arms totaling 60 million US dollars were piled into a mountain in the huge warehouse.
Looking at this pile of arms, Jiang Chen was secretly speechless.
It is unimaginable that this guy Roberts can hoard such a large amount of arms in South Africa. These rifles are enough to arm an infantry division. The South African government is completely unaware
Of course, what Jiang Chen prefers to believe is that he has established connections from customs to prosecutors. Let that part of the population acquiesce to his behavior.
"This is the last batch of goods," closing the warehouse door. After handing the key to Jiang Chen, Roberts lit a cigarette and said, "I've been trying my best to distance myself from the arms business since I came back from Iraq. I originally planned to sell this batch of goods to the dictators in West Africa at a low price. But listen. Say you want it and now it’s yours.”
"Actually, they are almost the same. They all end up in the hands of the dictator anyway." Jiang Chen teased after taking the key.
Roberts grinned, "Let's have a drink together?"
"That's what I meant." Jiang Chen readily accepted his invitation.
The two found a restaurant on the outskirts of Upington, ordered a table of South African specialties and a few bottles of beer, and started eating while chatting.
It was fun talking to this guy Roberts. The humorous language is one thing, but the most important thing is his rich life experience.
This guy has been in the arms business with the Mexican mafia since he was 17 years old. Later, by chance, he got involved with someone from the US Department of Defense. From the Ukrainian arms business to Iranian crude oil, he went from being prosperous to being on the FBI blacklist. , because he met Jiang Chen in Sanya who was eager to get rid of the gold. Fortunately, he saved his life from the "killing with a borrowed knife" trap set by the FBI. After returning to China, he chose to wash his hands in a golden basin and became a director.
The more they chatted, the more Jiang Chen couldn't help but sigh, this bastard's experience could be written into a book.
"When I'm over 50 years old, I'm going to make an autobiography. I've already thought of a name for it, and it's called 'The Merchant of Death.' Hiccup—" Roberts said with high spirits after a wine belch.
However, Jiang Chen couldn't help but pour cold water on him.
"At the rate you're spending money, I'm afraid you'll have to return to your old career when you're in your 40s."
Roberts chuckled and waved the hand holding the wine glass, "Hey? What's going on? I've made a name for myself in Hollywood, and my future is no worse than working in the arms industry. I heard about "Avatar 2" which will be released in December this year. Do you? Remember to look for my name in the ending credits."
Would a normal person go see that thing? If there is no end credits, you usually wait until the announcement starts and then leave.
Not wanting to dampen his old friend's enthusiasm for the film career, Jiang Chen changed the topic and asked casually.
"Where's Nick? He didn't follow you?"
"He made his debut," Roberts grinned.
"Debut?" Jiang Chen suspected that he heard wrongly.
"That's right. He has been with me for so many years. Now that I have given up, I can't let my old friend starve. He has good skills and is a material for action movies. I introduced him to a guy who was with me. If a relatively experienced director is trained for a few more years, he might one day become a Hollywood A-list star. Wouldn't that be more promising than being a bodyguard?" Roberts said with a smile while burping from wine.
"Making movies? That's indeed a good way out."
Jiang Chen smiled and raised his glass and drank with Roberts.
After finishing the meal, it was almost 7pm. Because there was a party to attend tomorrow afternoon, Roberts booked a flight back to Los Angeles at 10 p.m. Seeing that it was getting late, the two of them said goodbye on the street.
After watching the taxi that Roberts got in drive away, Jiang Chen turned and walked towards the warehouse.
After confirming that there was no suspicious person following him, he closed the door.
Facing the warehouse full of weapons, Jiang Chen took a deep breath, took out the bracelet Lin Ling gave him, put it on, and then opened the storage space.
After transferring all the military weapons to Doomsday, he left the warehouse.
He locked the door, broke the key in half and threw it into the trash can. After doing this, Jiang Chen left this remote alley without looking back.
His flight is also in the evening.
Next stop, the Philippines. (~^~)