Gov’t panel hits NPA attack as ‘treacherous’
By Aytch S. de la Cruz 12/17/2010By Aytch S. de la Cruz
Members of the government peace negotiating panel yesterday condemned what it described as a “treacherous attack” carried out by the New People’s Army (NPA) against soldiers a couple of days before a mutually agreed ceasefire between the communist rebels and the military has taken effect.
Peace Process Adviser Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles said they were “disheartened” upon learning about this incident not only because 10 soldiers were killed in the attack but that an innocent nine-year old child was caught in the crossfire.
“This incident mars an otherwise momentous agreement forged during the informal talks held in Hong Kong a few weeks ago between the Philippine government and the leaders of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)- New People’s Army (NPA)- National Democratic Front (NDF). We were on such a high note with our announcement of significant strides in this particular peace talk,” Deles said in a statement that was read to the press by deputy presidential spokesmanAbigail Valte..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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