The umbrella group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan today condemned the four explosions that rocked Mindanao, particularly Jolo in Sulu, the city of Iligan and Lanao del Norte. “The explosions that resulted in civilian deaths are condemnable and cannot be justified. We condemn in the strongest terms the spate of bombings that have hit Mindanao over the…
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Independent Probe Urge on Mindanao Bombings
Initiatives for Peace in Mindanao PRESS STATEMENT July 7, 2009 InPeace calls for independent probe on bombings InPeace Mindanao calls for an independent probe on the bombings in Mindanao that will also look into a military plot intended to stage emergency rule. We urge the authorities to look beyond the ‘Muslim terrorist’ propaganda fanned by…
Media’s Maguindanao Coverage and Military Checkpoints: A Call to Defend the People’s Right to Know
The State of the Bakwits (S.O.B.), a joint coverage of Mindanao and Manila journalists held on June 29 to July 1, 2009 was intended to focus public attention on a humanitarian tragedy that we believe has not been given the attention it deserves. Coming from different media organizations in Mindanao and Manila, we issue this…
News in Pictures: Finally, Relief in Maguindanao
After their brush with visiting journalists last week, the military in Maguindanao gave clearance to aid agencies to distribute rice and food relief in the province. For many evacuees, it was the first relief assistance they received after three months. (Photo by Froilan Gallardo)
Slideshow: A Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in Maguindanao
A Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Maguindanao