From ABS-CBN (Nov 21): PH military still using schools as camps - study
The Philippines is among conflict-ridden countries where the military continues to use schools as camps, New York-based Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack said. In a study entitled, "Lessons In War: Military Use of Schools and Other Education Institutions during Conflict", the coalition said the Philippines is one of 24 countries where military use of schools and institutions were observed from January 2005 until October 2012. Aside from being used as camps, the coalition said schools are also being converted into barracks, logistics bases, operational headquarters, weapons and ammunition caches, detention and interrogation centers, firing and observation positions, and recruitment grounds. Nonetheless, it noted that the Philippines has set up policies in preventing such..... The Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) is an alliance of United Nations agencies and organizations from the fields of education in emergencies, higher education, international human rights, and international humanitarian law, dedicated to addressing the problem of attacks on students, teachers, schools, and universities during armed conflict.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/11/21/12/ph-military-still-using-schools-camps-study
The CPP/NPA and their associated front organizations should have a field day with this report. I would expect to see them quickly incorporate the report's findings into their propaganda output. Front groups and sympathizers have already charged the military with establishing outposts too close to civilian facilities in Paquibato District of Davao City. The area is a known stronghold of the NPA.
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