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Former rebel leader elected chief minister of Philippine Muslim region

Former rebel leader elected chief minister of Philippine Muslim region

Summary

Abdulraof Macacua was elected chief minister of the Philippines’ Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. He received 51 of 80 votes in the assembly election.

Key Facts

  • Abdulraof Macacua was elected chief minister.
  • The region is the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
  • Macacua is a former Muslim rebel leader.
  • He received 51 votes.
  • The assembly had 80 votes.
  • The election took place after decades of conflict in the region.
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