Read more about the article Farmer leader’s death violates ceasefire, peace talks – groups say
Various groups believed that the killing of farmer leader in Compostela, Valley is a violation of the unilateral ceasefire declared by the government in connection with the ongoing peace talks with the National Democratic Front. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Farmer leader’s death violates ceasefire, peace talks – groups say

Various groups believed that the killing of farmer leader in Compostela, Valley is a violation of the unilateral ceasefire declared by the government in connection with the ongoing peace talks with the National Democratic Front.

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Read more about the article Anti-mining farmer dies in hospital after attack by riding-in-tandem
Jimmy Saypan, secretary general of the Compostela Farmers Association. (Photo from CFA)

Anti-mining farmer dies in hospital after attack by riding-in-tandem

The leader of a local farmers’ organization in Compostela Valley who was in critical condition after he was shot by two unidentified motorcycle gunmen died in the hospital earlier today, Oct. 11.

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Read more about the article Karapatan claims 94 killed by militia group
Samarca was last seen tied around the neck and extremities, neck was slit open and with a stab wound in his left side in one of the classrooms of ALCADEV. (Photo from Karapatan sa Caraga facebook account)

Karapatan claims 94 killed by militia group

Local human rights group Karapatan have documented 94 individuals killed by paramilitary troops since July 2010 to June 30, 2016.

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