Just like Martial Law pre-EDSA? Burning of Lumad evacuation shelter, student dormitory condemned
Just like Martial Law pre-EDSA? Burning of Lumad evacuation shelter, student dormitory condemned
MANOBO FATHER AND SON. Loloy Manayab, a Manobo from Talaingod, Davao del Norte holds his 2-year-old son, Demon after they survived the fire inside the UCCP Haran compound on Wednesday, February 24. Demon sustained second degree burns on both hands.
(Zea Io Ming Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
DAVAO CITY–Lumad leaders and rights advocates condemned what was widely believed to be a clear case of politically-motivated arson against human rights victims, ironically a day before the 30th year anniversary of the EDSA People Power on February 25.
At around 2:30 Wednesday, February 24, Lumad Manobo evacuees residing at their temporary shelters at United Church of Christ in the Philippines Haran compound here, woke to a blazing fire. Some students of the nearby Brokenshire College who were sleeping at the church-owned dormitory also woke up to a similar fire.
The Pasaka Confederation of Lumads linked the incident as the latest harassment backed by the military as the Lumad evacuees continued to call for military troops withdrawal in Davao del Norte.
At least five individuals were reportedly hurt including a 2-year old boy who sustained second degree burns on both hands.
Church leaders estimated the damage to their properties and that of the students ranges from P600,000 to P1,000,000.
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