The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday said the presence of civilians and the Maute group’s tactic of using mosques as hiding places have prevented the military from “going all out.”“Complications have been coming out,” AFP spokesperson Brig. ADVERTISEMENTHe said the presence of civilians is critical. He recalled how civilians continue to appear in the streets of Marawi while the military conducts rescue operations. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said madrasahs and mosques are also being used by the terrorists. Asked what will happen if they are forced to bomb mosques, Padilla said it is something that they would like to avoid.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 05, 2017 05:58 UTC