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On the 6th Anniversary of Lianga Massacre

Today, September 1, 2021 marks the 6th year since paramilitary elements killed three Lumad leaders, Datu Jovello Sinzo, MAPASU chairperson Dionel Campos, and ALCADEV Executive Director Emerito Samarca. This year, three other indigenous Lumad Manobo youth—including a minor—were murdered by military forces, tagging them as rebels. We call for an end of state sponsored impunity. […]