Ustadz Abdulkarim "Kharz" Tan Misuari is a Moro Filipino who is a member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament.[1]
Abdulkarim Misuari | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament | |
| Assumed office September 15, 2022 | |
| Nominated by | Philippine national government |
| Appointed by | Bongbong Marcos |
| Chief Minister | Murad Ebrahim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1974 (age 49–50) Malaysia |
| Political party | Mahardika |
| Parent(s) | Nur Misuari Desdemona Tan |
Early life
editHe is the eldest son of six children of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founder Nur Misuari and Desdemona Tan of Sulu. Kharz Misuari was born in December 1974 in Malaysia on the first year of his parents' life in exile which would last for at least two decades. He would spend his life outside the Philippines; in Libya, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Syria.[1]
Career
editMoro National Liberation Front
editMisuari would serve as Vice Chair of the MNLF under the leadership of his father. He initially trained as a commander to fight for the MNLF but became an ustad instead following the wish of his mother.[1] He also served as chief liaison officer in the Gulf States for the MNLF.[2]
Bangsamoro government
editMisuari along with his half-sister Nurredha Ibrahim Misuari was appointed to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament by President Bongbong Marcos on August 12, 2022.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ a b c Arguillas, Carolyn (September 3, 2022). "Children of the Bangsamoro Revolution: their battlefield is Parliament (1)". MindaNews. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ^ Aning, Jerome (February 9, 2013). "Misuari to Abu Sayyaf: Enough, we cannot tolerate you forever". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ^ "New BTA unites former warring MILF, MNLF rebels". Philippine News Agency. August 14, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ^ "'Happy surprise.' Marcos appoints members of interim Bangsamoro parliament". Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. August 13, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2022.