Posted to Kalinaw News (Sep 29, 2020): People’s peace covenant in Indanan Sulu: forging peace with the people
Indanan Sulu- The people of Indanan, Sulu expressed their support to attaining peace in their community through a Peace covenant signing together with the various sectors of the government at Barangay Pasil, Indanan, Sulu on September 29, 2020.Provincial and municipal leaders together with the high-ranking officials of security sectors and other relevant agencies graced the significant event wth the people of Indanan in the earnest desire for peace. The Governor of Sulu, Abdusakur M. Tan in his speech highlighted that unity will make everyone win the battle against terrorism.
Unlike other peace covenants, this event was initiated by the local people of Indanan as an expression of their sincere desire to achieve lasting peace. The pesence of Abu Sayyaf in the municipality keeps on decreasing because of the support given by the community. In nearby Patikul Town where a peace covenant was also held, ordinary people was the key to pinpointing the location of the Abu Sayyaff Group heeding their end of the covenant to secure their place.
A few days back, a civilian tip led to the death of ASG Sub group leader Arsibar Sawadjaan and another Indonesian Terrorist. “Our participation here today in People’s Peace Covenant Signing is a manifestation is our sincere support effort in the municipality of Indanan”, Lieutenant General Corleto S Vinluan, Commander of Western Mindanao Command, ponited out during his message.
Lt Gen Vinluan also underscored the coming of one Army Engineering Battalion in Sulu to support the different projects for the Tausugs as the efforts of the AFP are slowly being shifted towards infrastructure development. With this great strides it is now becoming clear that in Sulu, Peace is possible.
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