Historical Events tagged with "mangudadatu"
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Crime & Law
Maguindanao Massacre in the Philippines
November 23rd, 2009 15 years ago
In Ampatuan, Maguindanao, 58 individuals opposed to Andal Ampatuan Jr. were kidnapped and killed in a politically motivated attack, making it one of the deadliest instances of election-related violence in the Philippines. The victims included journalists, lawyers, and supporters of political rival Esmael Mangudadatu, who intended to file a certificate of candidacy against Ampatuan Jr. This event led to widespread outrage and prompted calls for justice and reform.
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