Group says IP girl raped in two separate incidents by Army; AFP denies allegations

Group says IP girl raped in two separate incidents by Army; AFP denies allegations

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10th Infantry Division spokesperson First Lieutenant Alexandre Cabales denies that the Lumad teener who “escaped” with her mother during the commotion inside the UCCP church compound in Davao City was a rape victim. (PHOTO: Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

DAVAO CITY – Progressive group Gabriela said the girl who allegedly “escaped” from the church compound on Thursday was raped by members of the 68th Infantry Battalion in two separate incidents.

Nora Kakay and daughter “Tess”, 14, allegedly escaped from Haran compound on July 23, because they wanted to seek assistance and go home.

Gabriela Davao secretary-general Mary Ann Sapar said “Tess” was raped on May 6 and July 4.

“I was just able to read the fact sheet prepared by the Children’s Rehabilitation Center today and according to the interview, the victim was raped by two soldiers 4 pm of May 6 inside their home in Sitio Laslasakan, Barangay Palma Gil, Talaingod (Davao del Norte),” Sapar said.

Sapar said the perpetrators were identified as “certain Galot and Daniel”. She said the incident was settled in the barangay.

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