MPs, Rep suggest ways to address loose firearms issue as 4th minor falls victim to stray bullets
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 22 March) – “Heartbreaking and infuriating.” “An insult to the peace process.” “Sad and alarming.” These were the reacti…
MPs, Rep suggest ways to address loose firearms issue as 4th minor falls victim to stray bullets
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 22 March) – “Heartbreaking and infuriating.” “An insult to the peace process.” “Sad and alarming.” These were the reactions of Members of Parliament (MPs) Sittie Fahane Uy-Oyod, Naguib Sinarimbo, and Baintan Ampatuan as another minor fell victim to stray bullets, the fourth since February. At least four minors have become “collateral damage” in the crossfire between warring armed groups, the youngest aged five, the oldest at 19. Two of the four died. Maguindanao del Sur Representative Esmael Mangudadatu pushed for an intensified “Balik-Baril” (Gun Return) campaign and a localized crackdown on armed groups. Sinarimbo urged stricter measures to address the issue of loose firearms. Ampatuan demanded concrete steps for public safety while Uy-Uyod appealed for an end to the discharge of firearms, praying that no more families will have to weep over the “indiscriminate firing that victimizes the future of the Bangsamoro.” A native ...
