VICE President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo expressed opposition against the extension of martial law and suspension of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao and called for an investigation on alleged human rights abuses committed during their enforcement over the last 60 days.
Robredo made the call on Sunday, a day after Congress resoundingly approved President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to keep martial law in the south until December 31, 2017 to suppress the rebellion allegedly led by the combined forces of the Maute group, Abu Sayyaf, Ansarul Khilafah Philippines and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).
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