ZAMBOANGA CITY: Human rights group Suara Bangsamoro on Tuesday warned that a full offensive against the militant Abu Sayyaf Group in Basilan province could lead to civilian abuses and destruction of properties as well as massive displacement of people.

A battalion of Marines was sent to Basilan recently to reinforce army troops battling the Abu Sayyaf in the restive province.

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