In a sudden turn of events the Commission on Human
Rights (CHR) has condemned the burning of an evangelical church and houses in
Opol town, Misamis Oriental allegedly done by members of the New People’s Army
(NPA).
"As if the threat of the coronavirus is not
worrisome enough, these acts of terrorism were meant to instill fear, anger,
and hatred in the hearts and minds of the people, particularly among our tribal
communities in rural areas," CHR spokesperson Jacqueline Ann De Guia said
in a statement.
The burning happened last May 28, in a mountainous
village.
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The CHR official said the treacherous attack was
done in the midst of a health crisis brought by the coronavirus pandemic.
De
Guia sais she does not support communist rebels ans the armed struggle "but
commits solidarity with oppressed communities through non-violent means."
"By and
large, these attacks run counter to the cessation of hostilities declared
between the Reds and government during the start of the pandemic," she
said.
"It is deplorable that the communist groups
decided to end the ceasefire in May and continues to endanger innocent
civilians while they carry out acts of lawlessness such as destruction of
public and private properties," de Guia said.
The
CHR official said the country and people should have to focus on pandemic
issues.
"But now
more than ever, we need to band together as a nation and concentrate our
efforts in overcoming a global health crisis that crosscuts all sectors of our
society and jeopardizes the lives of every Filipino especially the most
vulnerable, disadvantaged, and marginalized," she said.
"Instead of
violence, we underscore the importance of peacebuilding and emphasizes the need
for engaging and collaborating with local communities in nurturing sustainable
and lasting peace," she added.
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