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The massacre in Maguindanao that claimed more than 50 lives

Posted on the November 30th, 2009 under Pinoy News by Nemi

The first election-related violence that happened in Mindanao did not only shock the whole country but also the international community. Dubbed as the Maguindanao massacre, officials found 11 more bodies Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 57. Because of this gruesome act of violence, militant groups, NGOs, journalists, and several politicians have condemned the perpetrators who are believed to be the Ampatuans, a powerful political family in the province.

Meanwhile, officials found more evidence that has shocked the international community. According to investigations, the victims of the Ampatuan massacre have been butchered, with some of the women’s genital shot at and their breasts cut off. With this finding, Esmael Mangudadatu, Ampatuan’s political rival, said that his wife and two of his sisters suffered this kind of violent death. Despite of what had happened; Mangudadatu said he will not back out from running the gubernatorial race against the powerful political clan, adding that the death of his loved ones, including some journalists, lawyers, and supporters will show to the country how the Ampatuans turned Maguindanao as a violent place where warlords and their private armies reign.

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