Philippines: Indigenous people's advocate killed allegedly by paramilitary group
Event- Country
- Philippines
- Initial Date
- Jun 30, 2011
- Event Description
On 30 June 2011, it is reported that Mr. Arpe Belayong, the director of the human rights organisation Linundigan , and his nephew Mr. Solte San-ogan, were killed allegedly at the hands of the paramilitary group, Salakawan. It is alleged that two of Mr. Belayong's minor children were also injured after the attack and currently they are being treated for their bullet wounds. Recently, Mr. Belayong had reportedly been particularly active in opposing the entry of logging and mining operations in the land of the Higaonon. On 11 October 2011, it is reported that members of the organisation Linundigan allegedly went into hiding as they faced imminent risks of being attacked by the paramilitary forces following the killing of Mr. Belayong. It is further reported that in the last week of August 2011, about 23 individuals from the area, including the family members of the aforementioned human rights defenders, left their homes and went into hiding as they feared for their safety at the hands of the paramilitary group. It is alleged that the paramilitary group remains in the community creating fear amongst the local people.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Violation
- Death
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Event Location
Latitude: 8.56551
Longitude: 125.522
- Event Location
- Summary for Publications
On 30 June 2011, it is reported that Mr. Arpe Belayong, the director of the human rights organisation Linundigan , and his nephew Mr. Solte San-ogan, were killed allegedly at the hands of the paramilitary group, Salakawan. It is alleged that two of Mr. Belayong's minor children were also injured after the attack and currently they are being treated for their bullet wounds. Recently, Mr. Belayong had reportedly been particularly active in opposing the entry of logging and mining operations in the land of the Higaonon. On 11 October 2011, it is reported that members of the organisation Linundigan allegedly went into hiding as they faced imminent risks of being attacked by the paramilitary forces following the killing of Mr. Belayong. It is further reported that in the last week of August 2011, about 23 individuals from the area, including the family members of the aforementioned human rights defenders, left their homes and went into hiding as they feared for their safety at the hands of the paramilitary group. It is alleged that the paramilitary group remains in the community creating fear amongst the local people.