Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Govt gears up for war vs Kato

From the Manila Standard Today (Oct 17): Govt gears up for war vs Kato

The Army and police are preparing to launch offensives against the breakaway group of Umbra Kato after the administration signed a framework agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the government’s chief negotiator Marvic Leonen said Tuesday. Leonen said the government would not negotiate with Kato since it regarded his Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters as a “lawless element” just like the Abu Sayyaf. Eventually, he added, the MILF would help the government run after Kato’s fighters. “The Army and the police are preparing their own offensives,” Leonen said. “There are warrants that have already been issued against them and soon enough, law enforcement will continue with the cooperation of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front....”

http://manilastandardtoday.com/2012/10/17/govt-gears-up-for-war-vs-kato/

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