From the Website of AFP
Story Links: http://www.afp.mil.ph/index.php/8-afp-news/267-press-statement-on-damaged-houses-in-maguindanao
The AFP has earlier declared civilian
communities as “No Fire Area” in accordance to military doctrines on
indirect fire support. A “No Fire Area” is a zone where high explosive
bombs from mortars, artilleries, and planes are not allowed to be used.
Story Links: http://www.afp.mil.ph/index.php/8-afp-news/267-press-statement-on-damaged-houses-in-maguindanao
The Armed Forces of the Philippines
refutes the claim of some villagers at Elian in Datu Saudi Ampatuan in
Maguindanao that artillery fires have caused the destruction of some
houses there.
Initial report from the field revealed
that the adjacent house where the alleged artillery fire occurred
remains intact, a sign that the damage could not have been caused by a
105mm high explosive blast.
The troops revealed that when they were
approaching the said community, the BIFF bombarded them with mortar
fires, hitting the said houses.
The 6th Infantry Division
Commander, MGen Edmundo Pangilinan, has ordered a Civil Military
Operations Battalion to assess the reported damage and to extend
assistance in repairing houses.
It is the duty of the AFP to ensure that
collateral damage is minimized during the conduct of intensified law
enforcement operations against the BIFF.
We will continue to adhere to the Rules
of Engagement and the provisions of the International Humanitarian Law
to ensure that civilians are protected during the conduct of law
enforcement operations.
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