Posts Tagged ‘Philippine rebels’

Shoot female rebels in genitals says Duterte

Monday, February 19th, 2018
President Duterte

Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, wants his army to shoot female communist rebels in their genitals. He says that would punish them for fighting the government Human rights watchdogs and women’s groups have criticised his attitude. Human Rights Watch says this is the latest in a series of “misogynist, derogatory and demeaning statements he has made Read more

Catholic priest among Philippines hostages snatched by rebels

Friday, September 13th, 2013

A Catholic priest was among some 250 civilians who were taken hostage by rebel Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) fighters in the southern Philippine city of Zamboanga on Monday. Monsignor Chris Manongas, administrator of the Archdiocese of Zamboanga, said Father Michael Ufana was taken by MNLF gunmen from his parents’ house. “They were not able Read more