MILF: BIAF only defended themselves

From ABS-CBN (Apr 16): MILF: BIAF only defended themselves

Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) First Vice Chairman Ghazali Jaafar said it is the right of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct an investigation on the Mamasapano clash.

He added that this is why they do not question whatever the probe's results may be.

As part of the initial result of the DOJ's investigation, 90 members will be charged from the MILF, the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), and other private armed groups.

In a phone interview, Jaafar defended the MILF's Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) members, saying they only defended themselves.

He also insisted that the MILF combatants are innocent.

In earlier interviews, the MILF expressed its position that it will not surrender its troops.

Meanwhile, Jaafar said they have ways on how the group can help DOJ in its investigation.

Justice Secretary Leila De Lima said they have asked the MILF to cooperate by letting them talk with the witnesses and families of those MILF combatants allegedly shot by the SAF survivor PO2 Christian Lalan.
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