The Philippine government on Monday said that while the “humanitarian ceasefire” in Marawi City allowed security forces to rescue hundreds of civilians, it resulted in injuries to two soldiers. READ: AFP declares 4-hour ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in Marawi“We are very happy with the results of the 4-hour humanitarian pause that was initiated yesterday from 8 o’clock to 12 noon. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the four-hour “humanitarian pause” resulted in the rescue of 179 civilians while 95 people were rescued at around 6 a.m. in the Dansalan area. The humanitarian ceasefire was led by government implementing peace panel chairperson Irene Santiago and involved the participation of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Moro National Liberation Front. ADVERTISEMENTEarlier, Inquirer reported that the peace corridor allowed members of the MILF to lead civilians out of the affected areas.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 05, 2017 08:12 UTC