What is the Maguindanao massacre?
The Maguindanao massacre, also known as the Ampatuan massacre, named after the town where mass graves of victims were found, occurred on the morning of November 23, 2009, in the town of Ampatuan in Maguindanao province, on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.
How many mayors in Maguindanao belong to the Ampatuan clan?
Eighteen of the mayors in Maguindanao belong to the clan. The elder Ampatuan attributed his popularity to “popular support”, adding that “Because I am so loved by the constituencies of the municipalities, they ask me to have my sons as representatives.”
What happened to Mangudadatu’s sister and aunt?
There is evidence that at least five of the female victims, four of them journalists, were raped before being killed, while “practically all” of the women had been shot in their genitals. Mangudadatu’s youngest sister and aunt were both pregnant at the time of their murders.
What happened to the Amityville massacre?
“The end of present times”, as one of its books phrased it, came two-and-a-half months later, on 17 March 2000. Twenty years later, no-one has been prosecuted in connection with the massacre and the cult leaders, if they are alive, have never been found. Everything was covered in smoke, soot and the stench of burnt flesh.
Is Justice elusive for Maguindanao victims?
“Justice for Maguindanao victims remains elusive”. Manila Bulletin. ^ “Appellate court affirms indictment of another Ampatuan”. Ampatuan Watch.
Who are the Ampatuans of Maguindanao?
The Ampatuans had been in control of Maguindanao since 2001. Andal Ampatuan Sr. first came into prominence when President Corazon Aquino appointed him as Chief-of-Offices of Maganoy (now Shariff Aguak) in 1986 immediately after the People Power Revolution.
What is the story of Mangudadatu in 2010 election?
Mangudadatu was challenging Datu Unsay mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr., son of the incumbent Maguindanao governor Andal Ampatuan Sr. and member of one of Mindanao’s leading Muslim political clans, in the forthcoming Maguindanao gubernatorial election, part of the national elections in 2010.