Philippines’ Bangsamoro votes in first parliamentary election amid violence

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Vote counting is underway in the Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region after its historic first parliamentary election was marred by violence. Millions cast their ballots in a vote seen as a crucial step towards self-governance after decades of conflict. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Marawi City, southern Philippines. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Philippines #BangsamoroElection #Bangsamoro #PhilippinesElection #BARMM #PhilippinesNews #MuslimMindanao #Marawi #Cotabato #Mindanao #Moro #MILF #AlJazeeraEnglish

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