Zamboanga Crisis
The southern part of the Philippines is at war. For more than a week now, the people of Zamboanga are asking, "Are we ever going to have peace again?"
as quoted in wikipedia: On September 9, 2013, a faction of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) seized hostages in Zamboanga City and attempted to raise the flag of the self-proclaimed Bangsamoro Republik, a state which declared its independence earlier in August, at City Hall. This armed incursion has been met by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, which seeks to free the hostages and expel the MNLF from the city. The standoff has degenerated into urban warfare, and has brought parts of the city under standstill for days.
The children are the most affected in this war. There are some kids who are now afraid to stay away from their moms' bosoms because they think, the rebel forces would abduct and kill them. Although some kids thought they were just having vacation, they know that their lives will never be the same again. They may be staying inside Resettlement areas, but their minds are wandering outside, fearful that their houses might get bombed & burned.
"Send in the troops," Pres. Noynoy had said.
"Let me talk them, " uttered VP Binay.
"Let us help you," Indonesia offered.
"Run for your lives!" cried the masses.
But in the eyes of the children, there was no other solution but to pray to God that this nightmare would end. So let's all join hands and pray for peace, unity, understanding and love in Zamboanga. Amen.
as quoted in wikipedia: On September 9, 2013, a faction of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) seized hostages in Zamboanga City and attempted to raise the flag of the self-proclaimed Bangsamoro Republik, a state which declared its independence earlier in August, at City Hall. This armed incursion has been met by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, which seeks to free the hostages and expel the MNLF from the city. The standoff has degenerated into urban warfare, and has brought parts of the city under standstill for days.
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"Send in the troops," Pres. Noynoy had said.
"Let me talk them, " uttered VP Binay.
"Let us help you," Indonesia offered.
"Run for your lives!" cried the masses.
But in the eyes of the children, there was no other solution but to pray to God that this nightmare would end. So let's all join hands and pray for peace, unity, understanding and love in Zamboanga. Amen.
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