2 MNLF members to be state witnesses in rebellion raps

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 31): 2 MNLF members to be state witnesses in rebellion raps

Two members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) will be made as state witnesses in the bloody attacks in Zamboanga City between the forces of the MNLF-Misuari Faction and government troops last September.

However, Prosecutor General Claro A. Arellano on Monday refused to name the two state witnesses in consideration of their safety.

Arellano said that the two witnesses may also be placed under the Witness Protection Program (WPP).

The two witnesses will stay in Zamboanga City and they will not be included in the transfer to Camp Bagong Diwa, in Bicutan, Taguig City.

Meanwhile, Arellano Arellano confirmed that the 266 MNLF members have been transferred to Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City on Monday.

The 266 MNLF members are facing rebellion charges and violation of Republic Act No. 9851 or the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law.

The Supreme Court (SC) earlier approved the request of the National Prosecution Service (NPS) for the transfer of the accused to Taguig City, as well as the venue of the trial of the case from Zamboanga City in order to ensure the security in the proceedings of the case.

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