Last of five parts
anniversary of the Zamboanga Siege of September 9-28, 2013, we discuss the most significant legal developments since the last tenth anniversary with our foregoing article on “Continuing Questions of Justice and Peace.” The most significant development is theof the three Chairman Nur Misuari Crim. Cases Nos. 152737-39 by theJudge Elma M. Rafallo-Lingan “for insufficiency of evidence.
The RTC Order of Dismissal of the Misuari Cases tacked first the two war crimes cases of the taking of hostages and of using them as human shields. Its key finding for their dismissal was this: Clearly, accused Misuari is being charged for his alleged participation or execution of commands of others in the rebellion. However, as correctly observed by the prosecution during its reinvestigation, no one claims to have seen him during the attacks.
It is a bit disconcerting to see here how the DOJ impugns – or at least does not give sufficient credence to — these two key witnesses of the prosecution which it represents. On the other hand, it says nothing at all about Misuari’s “denies having talked to complainant Climaco over the phone” in his Counter-Affidavit. But who really between MNLF Chairman Misuari, on one hand, and Zamboanga City Mayor Climaco and Fr.
1. She was urged to file a Reply-Affidavit, considering her personal knowledge of the facts and incidents that transpired during the Zamboanga Siege; 5. The Zamboanga Siege was pursued to accomplish the gargantuan objective of rebelling against the government, and this is aptly shown by respondent’s “rants” against the government on the peace process, which she patiently listened to when she spoke to him over the phone at that time.
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