From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Sep 21): NEW GROUP? | AFP verifying existence of Meranao Victims Movement
CAMP GENE EMILIO AGUINALDO, Quezon City (DWDD) – The Armed Forces of the Philippines is still verifying reports regarding the emergence of a new group in Mindanao.
According to AFP Public Affairs Chief Marine Col. Edgard Arevalo, they are still investigating the existence of the group called Meranao Victims Movement – supposedly formed to face-off with the Daesh-inspired Maute terrorist group.
Col Arevalo explained that they are still verifying what this group is fighting for. It is possible that could just be a ploy or propaganda by groups out to disrupt the Peace restoration in Marawi.
The AFP is also looking into possible link of MVM with the Maute, Abu Sayyaf, and other terror groups.
Recently, a 14-minute video surfaced in the world wide web showing an armed group who claims to be Maranao evacuees from Marawi City fighting for the rights of the Bangsa Meranaw allegedly neglected because of the continues fighting.
The group also stated that they are against the use of Marawi City as a sanctuary by the Maute terror group that has brought hardship and pain among Meranaw.
The new group has also called on the government to let civilians go back to their homes, in areas already declared cleared by the AFP; to stop the aerial bombardment, and alleged abuses by authorities manning checkpoints, specially on women. AES/ALS
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/09/21/new-group-afp-verifying-existence-of-meranao-victims-movement/
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