Thursday, February 17, 2022

WESTMINCOM: AFP Center for Law of Armed Conflict Director Visits WestMinCom

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Feb 17, 2022): AFP Center for Law of Armed Conflict Director Visits WestMinCom

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – February 16, 2022

Brig. Gen. Joel Alejandro Nacnac, Director of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Center for Law of Armed Conflict (AFPCLOAC), visited the Western Mindanao Command early morning Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He spearheaded the conduct of advocacy and case audit on International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights to key officers and enlisted personnel of WestMinCom through a blended meeting.
 
Brig. Gen. Nacnac was received by Brig. Gen. Arturo Rojas, Deputy Commander for Operations of WestMinCom, at the Laong Laan Hall at Camp Navarro, Calarian, this city. They were joined by the Command Staff during the short conversation thereat.
 
The two generals discussed the importance of adherence to the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights during the conduct of military operations. The two agreed that there is a need to periodically conduct workshops and conferences to constantly remind the military personnel to stick to the laws of armed conflict as they work for the attainment of lasting peace and progress in the communities.

The AFPCLOAC also monitors IHL violations committed by the enemies of the state and reports such violations to the Commission on Human Rights. Violations include the utilization of child combatants and recruitment by the Communist Terrorist Group.









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