The Commission on Human Rights has condemned the deaths of two children, 12 and 13 years old, who were caught in a crossfire when soldiers were reportedly ambushed by alleged fighters of the New People’s Army last Feb. 8 in Catubig, Northern Samar. READ:
The Commission on Human Rights has condemned the deaths of two children, 12 and 13 years old, who were caught in a crossfire when soldiers were reportedly ambushed by alleged fighters of the New People’s Army last Feb. 8 in Catubig, Northern Samar
Published reports identified the two dead children as Andre Mercado, 12, and Leandro Alivio, 13. The same reports also stated that two other civilians were wounded. The CHR said the International Humanitarian Law assures the protection of civilians, particularly children and women, in armed conflicts.
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