Philippine rebels declare ceasefire to heed UN chief’s call

COMMUNIST guerrillas in the Philippines said they would observe a ceasefire in compliance with the UN chief’s call for a global halt in armed clashes during the coronavirus pandemic.

New People’s Army guerrillas have been ordered to stop assaults and shift to a defensive position from today to April 15, the Communist Party of the Philippines said in a statement.

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