In a bid to document the rebels' illegal use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and landmines against government and civilian targets in its area of operation, the Eastern Mindanao Command on Friday announced that it has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine Campaign Against Landmines.
The group is against the use of landmines and IEDs against civilian and military targets, Capt. Alberto Caber, Eastern Mindanao Command spokesperson said.
He added that the agreement aims to document the indiscriminate use of landmines by the New People's Army regardless of the casualties it caused against its targets.
"Through this, we are hoping to build public pressure against the rebels so that they stop using this weapon which can cause mass casualties and death," Caber said.
He made this statement as Eastern Mindanao Command forces and innocent civilians were victimized by three landmine attacks in the past two weeks, resulting to at least seven dead and 15 wounded.
Caber also urged civilians to quickly report to authorities suspicious looking activities by the rebels and roadways as this could be clandestine efforts to laid mines.
He added that only through vigilance and cooperation can the rebel mine threat be terminated.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=625336
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