Saturday, December 5, 2009

Martial Law Declared in Philippine Province

Martial Law Declared in Philippine Province After Massacre -- Voice of America

Government officials say President Gloria Arroyo suspended civil rights in Maguindanao province Saturday, allowing troops to make arrests without warrants.


Philippine officials have put a southern province under martial law and have arrested the patriarch of a powerful clan following last week's massacre of 57 people.

Government officials say President Gloria Arroyo suspended civil rights in Maguindanao province Saturday, allowing troops to make arrests without warrants.

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More News On The Philippines

Martial law in Philippines province after massacre -- BBC
Martial law set in Philippines province -- UPI
Arroyo Declares Martial Law In Maguindanao To Preempt Rebellion -- AHN
Martial law imposed after Philippines massacre -- Euronews
Philippine President Declares Martial Law -- Wall Street Journal
Martial law imposed on Phillipines massacre region -- AFP
Philippines: Social Media puts spotlight on the Maguindanao Massacre -- Global Voices

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