The 40-year War In Mindanao, And The Women Who Helped End It | The Peacemakers - Ep 2/3

When Christian settlers came to the Philippines, indigenous Muslims in the southernmost island of Mindanao were displaced. Eventually, that sparked a war that lasted for decades. Over a span of forty years, a grinding battle in Mindanao between the Muslim separatists and the Philippines government displaced 2 million people and claimed more than 100,000 lives. What did it take to bring an end to this seemingly intractable war? How did the two sides ever come to an agreement? Who were the people, especially the women, who helped to bring about peace? From local activists to international mediators, rebels themselves and government negotiators, we hear from those who had threaded the needle to peace. About the show: Around Asia, several historic peace deals have been made over the decades. Who are the many different individuals and groups who mediated and negotiated for peace? ================================================ #CNAInsider #ThePeacemakersCNA #Philippines #Mindanao For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider