From the Manila Bulletin (Dec 28): AFP raps NPA for atrocities
The military denounced yesterday the series of atrocities committed by the New People’s Army (NPA) despite its declaration of a ceasefire, saying this proves the communist insurgent group’s insincerity in its alleged pursuit of peace.
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office (PAO) chief Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala noted that last month, the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) declared a ceasefire in areas hit by super-typhoon “Yolanda.” Because of the massive devastation, the CPP said the truce in the affected areas would last up to mid-January 2014.
However, the NPA in Eastern Visayas launched an attack on government forces last Nov. 27 when they ambushed a military KM250 truck transporting personnel from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Barangay Cabintan, Ormoc City.
“Our soldiers returned fire while protecting their civilian passengers. The firefight lasted for 20 minutes until the NPA withdrew towards unknown directions,” said Zagala, adding that fortunately no casualties were reported.
http://www.mb.com.ph/afp-raps-npa-for-atrocities/
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