Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)

The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) is a separatist group in the Philippines, primarily active in the southern region of Mindanao. Formed in 2010, it split from the larger Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) due to disagreements over peace negotiations with the government. BIFF seeks to establish an independent Islamic state and often conducts armed actions against Philippine forces. The group has been involved in various conflicts and is considered a terrorist organization by the government, complicating the peace efforts aimed at resolving long-standing regional tensions related to culture, religion, and autonomy.