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TOKHANG. Students from L?umad schools in Mindanao listen ?to Marian and Ryan as they narrate their nightmares ?in the intensified war against drugs known as “Tokhang” on Friday, Sept. 8. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Lumad students listen to nightmares of ‘Tokhang’ victims

Lumad students from various parts of Mindanao who took part in this year’s Lakbayan of National Minorities got the chance to see face-to-face victims of the dreaded anti drug war?, ?known as “Oplan Tokhang”?,? of the ?Duterte ?administration in an activity inside the Kampuhan in UP Diliman on Friday, September 8.

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Read more about the article Police clears militia in Lumad student’s death
Davao del Norte Provincial Director Marcial Mariano Magistrado (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Police clears militia in Lumad student’s death

Police on Wednesday, September 6, denied allegations that a Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) was behind the death of a grade 6n student from Talaingod, Davao del Norte.

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Read more about the article Briones hit for ‘failing’ to respond to Lumad school attacks
SAVE LUMAD SCHOOLS. Lumad students from Mindanao who are part of this year’s Lakbayan of National Minorities picket the Department of Education’s office on Monday, Sept. 4, to protest the continuing threats and harassment against Lumad schools in Mindanao. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Briones hit for ‘failing’ to respond to Lumad school attacks

Lumad communities in Mindanao have been sending distress calls as government forces and paramilitary groups stage direct attacks on schools in tribal villages.

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