Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur
"These bombings, which have been described by locals as overkill, are not only a gross violation of human rights but also a reckless display of force."
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"These bombings, which have been described by locals as overkill, are not only a gross violation of human rights but also a reckless display of force."
“We condemn the indiscriminate bombings and shellings and the atmosphere of terror brought about by the continuing military combat operations."
The US bombing campaign is now the heaviest, nearly triple in amount of dropped bombs in Iraq and Syria alone, since the bombing of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in the 60s to 70s.
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