8 civilians killed by military in one day
8 civilians killed by military in one day
Karapatan demands a stop to what they describe as “steadily growing cases of violation against the International Humanitarian Law (IHL).”
By ASHLEYAH DE LA CRUZ
Bulatlat.com
MANILA — Eight civilians were killed by state soldiers last Thursday, Sept. 21, in two separate incidents in Negros Occidental and Masbate, said human rights group Karapatan.
Farmers Jover and Aimee Villegas were gunned down by the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) in Sitio Basak, Luna in Placer, Masbate. Villegas was reportedly tending to his carabao when he was shot by the military. Upon hearing the gunshot, Aimee rushed to check on her husband and was also shot.
Karapatan said the victims were reportedly brutally shot until Villegas’ face was crushed and after which his eyes were gouged out.
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