Military harassment evicts 500 tribesmen

By The Manila Times

Aug 16, 2013 8:53 pm

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Some 500 tribesmen fled the province of Agusan del Sur because of reported militarization and harassment by soldiers and policemen and have sought refuge in Davao City.

Tribe leaders said they were treated like animals and detained by authorities for no apparent reasons.

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