The government is filing a string of criminal cases against the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebels involved in the incursion of this city.
The case will include violation of Republic Act 9851 otherwise known as the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) aside from murder, arson, hostage taking, kidnapping and serious illegal detention and others, according to Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas, II.
Roxas said R.A. 9851 penalizes people who intentionally direct attacks against civilians, properties and people involved in humanitarian and peace keeping missions.
So far, 12 Philippine Red Cross (PRC) staffs and volunteers were wounded while rendering humanitarian services amid the standoff.
Armed Forces’ Public Affairs Officer Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala disclosed that nine government troops were killed while 81 others were wounded since the start of the standoff last September 9.
A total of 81 MNLF rebels were also killed, he added.
The standoff also displaced more than 70,000 individuals, who are temporarily housed at the 26 evacuation centers.
Roxas said R.A. 9851 also penalizes acts committed by an armed group tagged as terrorist or not.
The DILG chief said that a team of prosecutors was sent to this city by Justice Secretary Leila De Lima to gather evidence and testimonies in preparation for the filing of criminal cases against the MNLF attackers.
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