Rights group, church raise alarm on civilians killings in Negros Island

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A LEADING human rights group and the Catholic church in the Philippine have raised alarm over the reported killing of civilians and the alleged rights abuses brought by government’s anti-insurgency operations in the Negros Island in the central Philippines. “We view with concern what's happening on Negros island and join the call by several sectors there to resolve these issues.

“We welcome any investigation that will shed light on these incidents and help bring justice for the victims and their families,” added Army Maj. Gen. Marion Sison, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division based in Negros Oriental, in a separate statement. In a pastoral letter dated May 12 by Diocese of San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza, the Catholic church calls for the tolling of church bells across Negros Island every 8PM “as a prayer for the end of violence” on the island.

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