The Philippine National Police (PNP) may be able to use in prosecution a video showing what could be scenes of when the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) allegedly used human shields during their armed incursion in
In a report by Ian Cruz on GMA News' "24 Oras" newscast on
October 22, PNP spokesman Sr. Supt. Reuben Theodore Sindac said the video is
"revealing" and if verified to be "legit" could be used to
prosecute the MNLF members in government custody.
The video, which became viral on Facebook and other social networking
sites, showed civilians huddled together for protection as gunshots were fired.
Several of them waved white flags while others, including children, crouched
beside a jeep.
In the video, men in camouflage, said to be MNLF forces, took cover at
nearby buildings.
The video also showed a bazooka being fired near where the civilians were.
“Nakikita mo sa video sila 'yung nakatago sa KGK Building
Charges of rebellion and violation of the International Humanitarian Law
(Republic Act 9851) were filed against
MNLF Chairman Nur Misuari, Commander Habier Malik and 60 others for the assault
on Zamboanga City
A Zamboanga City
Sec. Leila de Lima of the DOJ said that careful scrutiny is needed to
verify the validity and news of the video.
MNLF spokesperson Absalom Cerveza has yet to see the video, but said that
it was impossible for the group to have shot it.
“To me, it does not make sense na magdala ka ng hostage, lalabas ka doon
and 6,000 sundalo ang nandoon na dadatnan mo eh. That is insanity,” said
Cerveza.
The death toll by
Sept. 28 counted 167 slain and 247 arrested MNLF rebels, while 18
soldiers were killed in action.
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