Communist Party of the Philippines founding chairman Jose Maria Sison said it is possible for the New People’s Army to deploy guerrilla fighters near Marawi City to help in countering local terrorist group Maute.
The relief operations and humanitarian operations in the besieged Marawi City are expected to accelerate after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved to set-up a “peace corridor, an official said on Wednesday.
Human rights group Karapatan reported that the first week of Martial Law has resulted into extrajudicial killings and displacement in communities.
Dabawenyos submit themselves for inspection at the night market in Roxas Avenue as the city's security measures continue to tighten a week after the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao Tuesday, May 30. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)
ISIS IS REAL. Graffiti on this building indicat?es? that the ISIS, together with the Maute group positioned and occupied this street in Marawi City. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com)