Martial law in Mindanao is nothing but a tactic being used by President Rodrigo Duterte to scare his administration’s detractors, according to the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL). “Clearly, another extension – this time for a much longer period – would result in an increase in human rights abuses. What is with the insatiable appetite for martial law powers?” the group stressed. ADVERTISEMENT“Martial law is the President’s ultimate scare tactic,” the NUPL said. Moreover, the NUPL asserted that martial law was not intended for armed groups but for those opposing the government.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 24, 2018 10:52 UTC