Farmer leader’s death violates ceasefire, peace talks – groups say
Farmer leader’s death violates ceasefire, peace talks – groups say
Arnel Figueroa was shot dead by security guard hired by government at Yulo Ranch in Palawan.
CAMARINES NORTE, Philippines – Various groups believed that the killing of farmer leader in Compostela, Valley is a violation of the unilateral ceasefire declared by the government in connection with the ongoing peace talks with the National Democratic Front.
During a temporary stopover in Tabugon, Sta. Elena here, on Tuesday afternoon, Moro and Lumad leaders participating in the Journey of National Minorities for Self Determination and Just Peace staged an indignation rally to decry the death of farmer Jimmy Saypan after the attack of men riding-in-tandem.
Saypan, who was the secretary general of Compostela Farmers Association was shot on Monday, October 10 early morning in Barangay New Visayas, Montevista town in Compostela Valley and died the following day.
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