‘Military supports Surigao tribal warriors,’ human rights group say
A human rights spokesperson said the tribal warrior Bagani forces in Surigao del Sur are controlled and supported by the military.
A human rights spokesperson said the tribal warrior Bagani forces in Surigao del Sur are controlled and supported by the military.
About 20 students of Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation, Incorporated (MISFI) Academy in Kapalong, Davao del Norte, were reported to have been in the group who were fired upon by members of the tribal militia, called Alamara.
At least 1, 783 individuals equivalent to 378 families from different tribal communities in Surigao del Sur were forced to evacuate their communities due to intensified military operations, a human rights spokesperson said Wednesday.
After her parents disappeared eight years ago, a young woman is still pining for the day when she sees her missing loved ones.
“There is no specific provision in the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that recognizes the promotion of the welfare and protection of security of tenure of regular employees.”