Explanation

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front is an Islamist group based in Mindanao, Philippines

The group has a presence in the Bangsamoro region of Mindanao, the Sulu Archipelago, Palawan, Basilan

The armed wing of the group was the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF)

Foundation 1977

Dates of operation: 1977 – March 27, 2014