Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vs. Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Maguindanao and North Cotabato, Issue No. 1
Airstrikes were launched against a faction of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in the marshy areas of the municipalities of Datu Montawal, Pagalungan, Gen. SK Pendatun, and Sultan sa Barongis in the province of Maguindanao, as well as in the municipality of Pikit in the province of North Cotabato on 10 June 2018.
As of 13 June 2018, approximately 4,200 families (20,279 individuals) were forced to flee from the municipalities of Pagalungan, Datu Montawal, Sultan sa Barungis, General SK Pendatun and Pikit. This figure is expected to rise as military operations continue and the BIFF is anticipated to retaliate.
IDPPAR | AFP vs. BIFF in Maguindanao and North Cotabato, Issue No. 01
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