Free Surigao mayor, guards, RP gov’t tells Reds
08/14/2011The Philippine government yesterday denounced a spate of abductions of civilians by the communist New People’s Army (NPA) and demanded that the rebels free them unharmed if they are serious about pursuing peace talks.
The government’s negotiating team said it was appalled by the rebels’ announced plans to put captive Surigao del Sur Mayor Henry Dano and four jail guards on trial in a so-called “revolutionary court” where the worst punishment is death.
“The (rebel group) is not a state nor has any government recognized it as a belligerent force. It should not presume
to act like one,” the negotiators said in a statement that demanded their unconditional release.
“We are concerned that some of them are suffering from poor health and nutrition. We hold the NPA directly responsible for their safety, and for any adverse health conditions they may suffer.”.... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20110814hed6.html
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