Reds urged to refrain from imposing talks terms
By Angie M. Rosales 12/06/2010In order for the peace negotiations between the government and communist groups to take off and go on smoothly, National Democratic Front (NDF) leaders should not impose any conditions on the government.
“If they’re really sincere in their approach to resume peace talks, if they are really after a peaceful solution, they should not set any pre-condition at the moment,” Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile yesterday said.
NDF leader Luis Jalandoni is reportedly already in the country to lay the groundwork for peace negotiations between the government and the umbrella organization of the local communist movement.
Talks are slated to resume sometime in February in Norway after being stalled for over five years.
It is worthy to note that President Aquino, shortly after taking office in June, said he wanted to resume peace talks with the rebels after negotiations under his predecessor were suspended in 2005..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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