The CHR fields a special investigator to help in the 130-day probe into the series of killings in Negros Occidental
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CHR-Negros Occidental head Vincent Parra told Rappler on Monday, July 7, that the investigation officially began on Friday, July 4, with at least 10 murder cases now docketed. He said the rebels could be charged with violations of International Humanitarian Law , which prohibits attacks on civilians during armed conflict.
The Romeo Nanta Command , the southern Negros arm of the CPP-NPA, claimed responsibility for the killing of Pacunla in Himamaylan, saying he served as a military informer.The Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion in Sagay City, Negros Occidental, said it was also looking into the circumstances behind the killings.
“This is alarming. We need to act now to put an end to this,” he said. “Our peace and order, our tourism promotion, among others are directly and indirectly affected by these killings.”
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