Reuters: Test For Aquino As Philippine Massacre Trial Starts
The trial of a
former mayor accused of masterminding the massacre of family members of a
rival politician and dozens of journalists started in the Philippines
Wednesday, a key test of the government's commitment to law and
security.
Andal Ampatuan Jr., whose family ruled Maguindanao province for nearly a decade and enjoyed the support of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, is charged with 57 counts of murder for the massacre of seven family members of his rival, 33 journalists and several civilians.
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Andal Ampatuan Jr., whose family ruled Maguindanao province for nearly a decade and enjoyed the support of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, is charged with 57 counts of murder for the massacre of seven family members of his rival, 33 journalists and several civilians.
Read the entire article here.
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