Marawi siege survivor casts first vote in Philippines’ Bangsamoro election

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AI GeneratedAsraf Elbalt, an 18-year-old survivor of the Marawi siege, shares his journey from childhood displacement to becoming a first-time voter in the Bangsamoro parliamentary election. He reflects on how his personal trauma and family legacy have fueled his desire to participate in the democratic process to help build a peaceful, self-governing future for his community.
