The Muslim world will be celebrating Eid al-Fitr, an important religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. For Marawi City, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, 25 June 2017.
To give reverence to the supposed peaceful, joyous and festive spiritual celebration, the AFP upon the approval of the CSAFP intends to declare a stop in our current operations in the city on that day to serve as a gesture of our strong commitment and respect to the Muslim world particularly to the local Muslims of Marawi City.
The “Humanitarian Pause” in our offensive operations will only cover a halt in our employment of our capabilities.
The”Humanitarian Pause” will be lifted immediately if any of the following conditions ensue: (1) our troops’ security is jeopardized; (2) safety of civilians is threatened; and (3) if the enemy starts firing and at which point anyone can exercise their right to self-defense.
A HUMANITARIAN PAUSE is now declared in Marawi City effective 6 am to 2 pm, 25 June 2017.
Signed: Commander, WESTMINCOM and approved by the CSAFP