AFP prepared to defend against attacks of rogue MNLF units

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 10): AFP prepared to defend against attacks of rogue MNLF units

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday expressed its willingness to defend the peace and order in the country in wake of the threat of some factions of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) to launch attacks against civilians and military targets.

This is allegedly in retaliation for the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)'s successful signing on Sunday of their power sharing agreement.

"It is the desire of the AFP to end or put a closure to all internal security threats through peaceful means like this one with the MILF. This closure will bring peace to the area. However, if others do not see it that way, that is unfortunate but it is the duty of the AFP to maintain peace and order at all times, so if there are any threats from anyone we are prepared for it," said AFP public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala.

He added that the AFP will not tolerate any attacks that would disrupt the ongoing peace process.

Zagala also stressed that the AFP does not want a repeat of the September siege in Zamboanga City.

"We do not desire (a repeat of the) Zamboanga City and now if there are threats, we will address it accordingly," the AFP public affairs office chief stated.

But so far, Zagala said they are still to receive pertinent information regarding threat of MNLF attacks.

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