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Gunshots mar Eid al-Fitr ceasefire in Marawi
 [ABS-CBN] As the Muslims in this besieged city offered prayers at the end of Ramadan, gunshots were heard early Sunday, just minutes after security forces implemented an 8-hour ceasefire for the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. The gunshots were heard in the background of a live radio report about congressional prayers for the Eid al-Fitr celebration held at the provincial capitol building. A stray bullet was then reportedly found at the capitol building. No casualties were reported in the incident. The military has suspended offensives against Maute militants holed up in Marawi City from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The humanitarian pause is the government's "way of uniting with all our Muslim brothers in the area as they commemorate the Eid," military spokesman Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla said. Padilla said the unilateral truce will be revoked if the rebels begin shooting and jeopardize the safety of troops and civilians. Officials also guaranteed that troops continued to keep a close watch at all entry and exit points in Marawi amid the ceasefire. Padilla said, "We are confident that the measure we have out in place will prevent any influx of help that may come from other areas and the escape of those who are still inside." Posted by: ryuge 2017-06-25 |
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