Human Rights group condemns, urges government to probe tortures in Basilan, Sulu – MATA

http://hronlineph.wordpress.com/2011/08/01/statement-human-rights-group-condemns-urges-government-to-probe-tortures-in-basilan-sulu-mata/

We, members of the Mindanao Anti-Torture Alliance (MATA), a regional
anti-torture and human rights group are urging the government specifically
the Philippine military and the Commission on Human Rights to conduct an
urgent probe on the alleged cases of torture in Basilan and Sulu provinces
perpetrated by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

At the same time, we condemned to the highest degree such barbaric act
allegedly committed by these soldiers who are supposed to be the
civilians’ protectors in two separate incidents.

One of the victims was identified as Abdul-Khan B. Ajid, 39, a bakery
owner, and lives in Libug, town of Sumisip in Basilan, who became a victim
of brutality by soldiers of the Philippine Army based in the island
province.