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PHILIPPINES: Massive displacement of indigenous villagers in Agusan del Norte due to military operation

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Evacuating Mamanwa indigenous people/Photo by Karapatan-Caraga

Urgent Appeal Case : We are deeply concerned about the military operations in Agusan del Norte that led to massive displacement of indigenous communities. The soldiers had allegedly indiscriminately fired upon and launched aerial bombardment in the mountain village close to their communities. As a result, the indigenous villagers, including children, had to flee depriving them their means of subsistence for fear of their lives. Read More...

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INDONESIA: Police failed to protect Ahmadiyah mosque from attacks by Islamic fundamentalist group in Singaparna

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An Ahmadiyah mosque in Singaparna

Urgent Appeal Case : We have received information regarding the attack directed by an Islamic fundamentalist group, Islam Defenders Front (Front Pembela Islam, FPI) towards an Ahmadiyah mosque in Singaparna, Tasikmalaya, West Java. The attack took place on Friday, 20 April 2012. The police was present at the time of the attack yet it did not take any action to prevent or stop the attacks directed towards the mosque. As of the time of writing, the police have not named anyone as suspects. Read More...

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