Philippines: State of Emergency in Mindanao Provinces, Cotabato City

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | November 25th, 2009 | Trackback

The government declared a state of emergency in the Mindanao provinces of Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat, and Cotabato City following the gruesome massacre of at least 46 people, including 13 local journalists, in political violence that was extreme even for this country where political violence is common. A convoy on its way to register a candidate for provincial governor was stopped by some 100 armed men and forced away from the main road, then the victims were shot at close range. The emergency will include road checkpoints and a heavy military presence. National elections are planned for May, with the campaign just underway. In the last national elections in 2007, more than 100 people were killed.

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