MANILA, Philippines — Philippine government soldiers and New People’s Army (NPA) fighters were reminded Monday to adhere to the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) after a landmine exploded in Masbate and killed innocent civilians.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) stressed that the use of anti-personnel landmines is a clear violation of the IHL as such weapons cannot distinguish between combatants and noncombatants.
CHR’s statement followed the reported death of two individuals — Far Eastern University football standout Keith Absalon and his cousin Nolven Absalon, who were killed after a suspected mine, allegedly planted by NPA, blew up while biking at an area in Masbat…
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