A RESIDENT of Marawi City and former member of the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) has decried alleged human rights violations committed against Maranaos during the 60-day martial rule.

Testifying before a joint session of Congress deliberating on President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend martial law for another five months on Saturday, Samira Gutoc said rescued civilians were blindfolded, a special child was interrogated, evacuees were made to strip naked in shelters for inspection, among others.

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