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Nur Misuari
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نُرْ مِسُؤَرِ
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Misuari in 2009
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| Special Economic Envoy on Islamic Affairs to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation | |
| Assumed office December 13, 2019 |
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| President | Rodrigo Duterte Bongbong Marcos |
| Chair of the Central Committee of the Moro National Liberation Front | |
| Assumed office October 21, 1972 |
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| Preceded by | Position established |
| President of the Bangsamoro Republik Unrecognized |
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| In office August 12, 2013 – September 28, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| 3rd Governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | |
| In office 1996–2001 |
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| Preceded by | Lininding Pangandaman |
| Succeeded by | Alvarez Isnaji |
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Nurallaji Pinang Misuari
March 3, 1939 Tapul, Sulu, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Political party | Bangon (2009–2010) KAMPI (2007–2008) Independent (2001–2007) Lakas–NUCD (1996–2001) |
| Spouses | Desdemona Tan (Deceased) Eleonora Tan Tarhata Ibrahim Maimona Palalisan Subanen woman (Unidentified) Sherry Rahim |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Manila (BA) University of the Philippines Diliman (MA) |
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| Allegiance |  Moro National Liberation Front |
| Years of service | 1972–present |
Nur Misuari (born Nurallaji Pinang Misuari on March 3, 1939) is a Filipino leader. He is known for starting and leading the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). This group worked to gain more rights and self-rule for the Moro people in the southern Philippines.
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Early Life and Education
Nur Misuari was born on March 3, 1939, in Tapul, Sulu, Sulu, Philippines. He was the fourth of ten children. His family belonged to the Tausūg people. His father, Saliddain Misuari, was a fisherman.
When Nur was young, his family moved to Jolo, Sulu. He went to Jolo Central Elementary School from 1949 to 1955. Then, he attended Sulu National High School from 1955 to 1958. His family faced money problems, so a teacher helped him get a scholarship. This scholarship allowed him to study at the University of the Philippines, Manila.
At first, Misuari studied liberal arts. He later changed his major to political science. He was very active in school debates and other activities. In 1962, he earned his bachelor's degree in political science. He then started law school but decided to pursue a master's degree instead. In 1964, he completed his master's degree in Asian studies at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. During his university years, he also helped start student groups like Bagong Asya (New Asia) and Kabataan Makabayan (Patriotic Youth). These groups aimed for big changes in society.
Political Journey
Nur Misuari became a lecturer at the University of the Philippines in 1966. He taught political science. During this time, he became involved in movements for the Moro people.
He helped create the Mindanao Independence Movement. This group wanted to form an independent state in the southern Philippines. This movement later led to the creation of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). The MNLF first sought political changes from the Philippine government. When these changes did not happen, the MNLF, led by Misuari, engaged in armed conflict from 1972 to 1976.
After this period, Misuari went to Saudi Arabia. He returned to the Philippines in 1986. He believed the government had not fully followed the 1976 Tripoli Agreement. This agreement was meant to give more self-rule to the Moro people.
Peace Agreements and Leadership
In the 1990s, a peace agreement was signed with former Philippine President Fidel Ramos. This agreement led to the creation of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Nur Misuari became the first governor of this region in 1996.
Indonesia and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) helped with the peace process. This led to the Jakarta Agreement in 1996. This agreement aimed to fully put the Tripoli Agreement into action. Many people worked hard to make this peace happen.
Challenges as Governor
Nur Misuari's time as governor ended in 2001. He led a rebellion against the Philippine government in November 2001. After this, he went to Sabah, Malaysia. The Malaysian Prime Minister at the time, Mahathir Mohamad, decided to send him back to the Philippines.
In 2001, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo removed him from his position as governor. He was later arrested. In 2008, he was allowed to post bail. Some people felt that Misuari had lost support because of problems during his time as governor.
See also
In Spanish: Nur Misuari para niños
- Peace process with the Bangsamoro in the Philippines
