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Thousands forced to evacuate as military bombs Quezon villages
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“Civilians must be treated humanely in all circumstances. They must be protected against all forms of violence and degrading treatment including murder and torture.”
By JUSTIN UMALI
SANTA ROSA, Laguna – At least 26,200 people have been forced to evacuate their homes as a result of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) continued aerial bombings across the Quezon province’s Bondoc Peninsula region.
Human rights alliance Tanggol Quezon reported that the Philippine Army’s 59th and 85th Infantry Battalions have forced residents from 22 barangays across the municipalities of Catanauan, Buenavista, Mulanay, and San Narciso to leave their homes before proceeding with their aerial bombing and strafing operations.