From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 10): NPAs' refusal to participate in peace talks just an excuse to continue committing atrocities - AFP
The refusal of New People’s Army (NPA)'s Agustin Begnalen Command operating in Abra in the ongoing peace talks is just an excuse for the rebels to continue committing atrocities, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Brig. Gen. Domingo Tutaan, AFP spokesperson said "It is just a matter of trying to give an excuse to the atrocities being by the NPAs especially in the area."
Tutaan was referring to the several violent incidents wherein the NPAs attacked several communities like those of the DOLE plantation in Bukidnon; the Paquibato, Davao incident where they threw a grenade injuring 18 civilians, the ambush of Mayor Ruthie Guingona in Gingoog, Misamis Oriental.
"These are the forms of human rights violations. But the greatest human rights violation is the cover up of their extortion activities and probably that this is the reason why (Agustin Begnalen Command spokesperson Diego Wanagan and the other spokespersons) are saying they don’t want to participate in the peace talks," he added.
The AFP spokesperson also theorized that the peace talks will lead to peace and prosperity in the country and this would result in the collapse of the rebels power base
"The AFP is always giving primacy to the peace process. This is included in our Internal Security Peace Program 'Bayanihan'," he stressed.
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The refusal of New People’s Army (NPA)'s Agustin Begnalen Command operating in Abra in the ongoing peace talks is just an excuse for the rebels to continue committing atrocities, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Brig. Gen. Domingo Tutaan, AFP spokesperson said "It is just a matter of trying to give an excuse to the atrocities being by the NPAs especially in the area."
Tutaan was referring to the several violent incidents wherein the NPAs attacked several communities like those of the DOLE plantation in Bukidnon; the Paquibato, Davao incident where they threw a grenade injuring 18 civilians, the ambush of Mayor Ruthie Guingona in Gingoog, Misamis Oriental.
"These are the forms of human rights violations. But the greatest human rights violation is the cover up of their extortion activities and probably that this is the reason why (Agustin Begnalen Command spokesperson Diego Wanagan and the other spokespersons) are saying they don’t want to participate in the peace talks," he added.
The AFP spokesperson also theorized that the peace talks will lead to peace and prosperity in the country and this would result in the collapse of the rebels power base
"The AFP is always giving primacy to the peace process. This is included in our Internal Security Peace Program 'Bayanihan'," he stressed.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&sid=&nid=0&rid=532910