World

Philippines lifts unilateral truce with rebels

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on February 3 decided to lift a unilateral ceasefire with the rebel group New People’s Army (NPA).
Philippines lifts unilateral truce with rebels ảnh 1Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - PhilippinePresident Rodrigo Duterte on February 3 decided to lift a unilateral ceasefirewith the rebel group New People’s Army (NPA).

In a speech in North Cotabato province,Duterte said he has ordered Gen. Eduardo Ano, Chief of Staff of the ArmedForces of the Philippines, to terminate the ceasefire from the evening the sameday.

He described the truce as uselessas the government has lost many soldiers over the past 48 hours. He also urged themto be ready to fight.

Earlier on February 1, the NPA announcedthat it is ending its unilateral ceasefire with the government, saying that theDuterte administration failed to heed its demand to free some 400 politicalprisoners.

The NPA also accused thePhilippine army of taking advantage of the truce situation to encroach on areascontrolled by the rebels.

In August 2016, the NPA announceda ceasefire, which is valid from August 28, 2016 to February 10, 2017, to pavethe way for delayed peace talks with the government.

The fight between NPA andgovernment soldiers has left nearly 30,000 dead since 1960. The NPA estimatesits armed rebels at around 4,000 compared to its peak 26,000 in 1987.-VNA

VNA
#Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte #rebel group #ceasefire Philippines
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Philippines sticks to arbitration ruling

Philippines sticks to arbitration ruling

The Philippine government reiterated its firm adherence to the July ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration on the country lawsuit against China’s claims in the East Sea.

See more

A worker works on a ship at a port in Bangkok, Thailand, March 25, 2016. (Photo: REUTERS)

Thai exports rise for eighth month in a row

Exports, a key driver of Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, jumped 14.0% in February from a year earlier, above a forecast rise of 9.7% in a Reuters poll and following January's 13.6% increase.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (Photo: thaigov.go.th)

Thailand emphasises importance of sustainable water management

The Thai government aligns its water policies with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 6 which includes clean water and sanitation issues to ensure adequate access to clean water while addressing challenges posed by urbanisation and climate change.

President of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta (Photo: VNA)

Timor-Leste opens embassy in India

At the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta in September, 2023, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a decision to establish an Indian Embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste. The decision is a reflection of the importance India attaches to ASEAN, and its relations with Timor Leste.

Thai Minister of Commerce Pichai Naripthaphan chairs a meeting at the Ministry of Commerce in Bangkok on November 25, 2024. (Photo: Thailand's Ministry of Commerce)

Thailand’s exports grow for 8th month in a row

Exports, a key driver of the Thai economy, jumped 14.0% last month from a year earlier, above a forecast rise of 9.7% in a poll and following January's 13.6% increase, the Bangkok Post reported.

A street vendor in Thailand. (Photo: VNA)

Thailand seeks to solutions to address household debts

Speaking to reporters before attending the weekly Cabinet meeting at Government House, Pichai said he will meet with the Thai Bankers’ Association to discuss ways to address the household debt burden, which is seen as a key factor hampering economic growth.