Massacre in Maguindanao: the Ampatuan clan suspected of 200 more murders
Reported by the National Commission on Human Rights. The bodies were buried in mass graves scattered in different areas of the province. Witnesses have not reported crimes for "fear of retaliation." Those arrested will have to respond to charges of rebellion and murder.Manila (AsiaNews / Agencies) – The Muslim clan accused of the massacre of 23 November in the province of Maguindanao in the southern Philippines, are believed to be responsible for 200 other homicides. This according to the National Commission for Human Rights, which has denounced that the discovery of several mass graves in areas controlled by Ampatuan.
Leila de Lima, President of the Commission confirms "at least 200" politically motivated assassinations linked to the Ampatuan clan, a political ally of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and power in the province since 2001.
The bodies are buried in several mass graves, scattered in the province of Maguindanao. The cases have emerged only now, following the arrest of Andalo Ampatuan Jr. - son of the powerful local governor - because witnesses did not report them "for fear of retaliation."
Among the 57 civilians killed in the attack on 23 November were relatives and supporters of Ishmael "Toto" Mangudadatu, vice-mayor of Buluan and candidate for governor of Maguindanao, of which 26 are women and 32 journalists. The police reports that "161 people are suspected of having taken part in the massacre.
Under the martial law in force in the province, the police have arrested 62 people, including clan leader Andalo Ampatuan Sr. Those arrested will have to answer to charges of rebellion and murder.
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4 comments:
Yeah the real importance of the story in my opinion is the mohammedan aspect because of how it ties into the entire problem occurring in the Philippines today, but is ignored by the MSM.
That The Prince of the Power of the Air manifests his power through the media is undeniable to the learned.
I agree.
Pastorius,
I believe the clan killed are also Muslims?
This is a clear cut case of Muslims killing Muslims & Christians. Not because of religions differences, but to maintain hold onto their clan power.
Those killed were on the way to nomination center for Province's Governor.
Abdoos,
My wife grew up in Mindanao. I know the story. Yes, there is a clan thing to this. But, it is Muslim on Muslim violence, just as you see in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
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