The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has ordered its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA), to mount more attacks in Mindanao and the rest of the country in response to the government’s declaration of martial law. “The Party calls on the NPA to plan and carry out more tactical offensives across Mindanao and the entire archipelago,” it said in a statement released to media. President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday night declared martial law for 60 days amid fighting between government troops and members of the Maute group in Marawi City. ADVERTISEMENT“By declaring martial law in Mindanao, Duterte has gone beyond the threats and theatrics of the past months,” the CPP said. The CPP leadership also called on Filipinos to fight the imposition of martial law in Mindanao and demand its immediate lifting.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 25, 2017 08:03 UTC