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Moro groups fear renewed military offensives during Ramadhan

By GERMELINA A. LACORTE | Davao Today DAVAO CITY?Amidst reports of civilian casualties in the recent fighting in Mindanao, Moro groups fear that renewed government offensives will only displace more…

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Lumad leader fears for his life

By GRACE S. UDDIN | Davao Today

Lumad leader Kerlan Fanagel is surprised to see his picture on a poster of the wanted list of Communist rebels displayed in public areas in Compostela town, Compostela Valley Province. Fanagel figured in the fight against the militarization of Lumad communities in Compostela. His Lumad group Pasaka points to the 28th IB of the Philippine Army as the people behind those posters, an accusation that the Philippine Army denies. (davaotoday.com photo by Jonald Mahinay)

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EastMinCom displays ignorance of International Humanitarian Law by condemning legitimate NPA attack against special forces-AFP

The AFP's biggest area command again showcased its patent ignorance of the rules of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in the conduct of war when they condemned what is clearly a…

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