"Gun's of Mindanao" (by Agron Dragaj) http://www.lightstalkers.org/galleries/contact_sheet/27805 Mindanao, Southern Philippines. Domination of private armies, paramilitary units, Community Auxiliary Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU), armed civilians, family blood feuds or RIDO’s, powerful political dynasties and their private armies, rebel groups fighting for independence and high level of corruption in the police and Army, leave majority of civilians especially those with no connection with political dynasties defenseless. Powerful Mindanao families can get away without being imprisoned when retaliate and kill several members of the rival family if they are in blood feud or being a political rival. Rido’s are considered to be one of the major problems in Mindanao because apart from numerous casualties, rido has caused destruction of property, crippled the local economy, and displaced families. More than 6,000 people have been killed in rido’s and 67% of the cases remain unsolved. Prisons are overcrowded with a pity crime offenders while members of the powerful clans despite being on the most wanted list of the Philippine National Police run for vice mayor and freely conduct election campaigns, often guarded by scores of private armies. Members of the most powerful clan in Mindanao even though in prison and indicted for most gruesome massacre can run their daily affairs from the prison cell through mobile phones. As the gun culture in Mindanao is increasing children are growing up amid complex situation where presence of gun violence, kidnapping, insurgency and poverty is part of their daily life rendering them to uncertain future. http://www.lightstalkers.org en-us http://images.lightstalkers.org/avatars/11265/une-vet-apet-ma-mire02_small.jpg Gun's of Mindanao | Agron Dragaj http://www.lightstalkers.org/Agron Dragaj Two households, both alike in dignity... From ancient grudge break to new mutiny. Shakespeare Dodz Surak points his gun showing its dedication to defend his family. Several years ago his family entered blood feud as his cousin was killed while trying to negotiate reconciliation between two feuded families in area of Cotabato city in Mindanao. Subsequently Dodz and his family killed several members of the rival family. In fear of retaliation Dodz always carries not only a hand gun but also M16 rifle and ammunition. He has never been arrested for killing of the rival family members. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132411/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_002_small.jpg' /><br />Two households, both alike in dignity... From ancient grudge break to new mutiny. Shakespeare Dodz Surak points his gun showing its dedication to defend his family. Several years ago his family entered blood feud as his cousin was killed while trying to negotiate reconciliation between two feuded families in area of Cotabato city in Mindanao. Subsequently Dodz and his family killed several members of the rival family. In fear of retaliation Dodz always carries not only a hand gun but also M16 rifle and ammunition. He has never been arrested for killing of the rival family members.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132411'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132411 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:20:54 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132411 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132411/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_002_small.jpg' /><br />Two households, both alike in dignity... From ancient grudge break to new mutiny. Shakespeare Dodz Surak points his gun showing its dedication to defend his family. Several years ago his family entered blood feud as his cousin was killed while trying to negotiate reconciliation between two feuded families in area of Cotabato city in Mindanao. Subsequently Dodz and his family killed several members of the rival family. In fear of retaliation Dodz always carries not only a hand gun but also M16 rifle and ammunition. He has never been arrested for killing of the rival family members.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132411'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj Dodz Surak his wife Marisa and their two minor children in their living room. Several years ago his family entered blood feud as his cousin was killed while trying to negotiate reconciliation between two feuded families in area of Cotabato city in Mindanao. Subsequently Dodz and his family killed several members of the rival family. In fear of retaliation Dodz always carries not only a hand gun but also M16 rifle and ammunition. He has never been arrested for killing of the rival family members. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132414/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_003_small.jpg' /><br />Dodz Surak his wife Marisa and their two minor children in their living room. Several years ago his family entered blood feud as his cousin was killed while trying to negotiate reconciliation between two feuded families in area of Cotabato city in Mindanao. Subsequently Dodz and his family killed several members of the rival family. In fear of retaliation Dodz always carries not only a hand gun but also M16 rifle and ammunition. He has never been arrested for killing of the rival family members.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132414'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132414 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:20:54 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132414 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132414/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_003_small.jpg' /><br />Dodz Surak his wife Marisa and their two minor children in their living room. Several years ago his family entered blood feud as his cousin was killed while trying to negotiate reconciliation between two feuded families in area of Cotabato city in Mindanao. Subsequently Dodz and his family killed several members of the rival family. In fear of retaliation Dodz always carries not only a hand gun but also M16 rifle and ammunition. He has never been arrested for killing of the rival family members.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132414'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj Dodz and his friends hang out in the garden armed with M16 rifles. Families who are in the blood feud tend to have their weapons on them almost all the time in anticipation that the rival family may come to attack their household. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132417/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_005_small.jpg' /><br />Dodz and his friends hang out in the garden armed with M16 rifles. Families who are in the blood feud tend to have their weapons on them almost all the time in anticipation that the rival family may come to attack their household.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132417'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132417 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:20:54 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132417 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132417/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_005_small.jpg' /><br />Dodz and his friends hang out in the garden armed with M16 rifles. Families who are in the blood feud tend to have their weapons on them almost all the time in anticipation that the rival family may come to attack their household.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132417'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj Napoleon Inog (48) former mayor of Balabagan carries a hand-gun as his family is in the blood feud. Five years ago Napoleon was a member of the reconciliation committee of Cotabato city and acted as a negotiator between several feuded families. As his brother was killed, he and his family is in the blood feud. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132462/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_004_small.jpg' /><br />Napoleon Inog (48) former mayor of Balabagan carries a hand-gun as his family is in the blood feud. Five years ago Napoleon was a member of the reconciliation committee of Cotabato city and acted as a negotiator between several feuded families. As his brother was killed, he and his family is in the blood feud.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132462'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132462 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:21:42 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132462 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132462/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_004_small.jpg' /><br />Napoleon Inog (48) former mayor of Balabagan carries a hand-gun as his family is in the blood feud. Five years ago Napoleon was a member of the reconciliation committee of Cotabato city and acted as a negotiator between several feuded families. As his brother was killed, he and his family is in the blood feud.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132462'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj MILF rebels patrol in the outskirts of the camp Darapan, Shariff Aguak, Mindanao Philippines. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132420/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_021_small.jpg' /><br />MILF rebels patrol in the outskirts of the camp Darapan, Shariff Aguak, Mindanao Philippines.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132420'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132420 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:21:13 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132420 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132420/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_021_small.jpg' /><br />MILF rebels patrol in the outskirts of the camp Darapan, Shariff Aguak, Mindanao Philippines.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132420'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj MILF rebel shouts "God is great" after the training at the camp Darapan Sharif Aguak, Mindanao Philippines. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132423/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_023_small.jpg' /><br />MILF rebel shouts "God is great" after the training at the camp Darapan Sharif Aguak, Mindanao Philippines.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132423'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132423 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:21:13 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132423 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132423/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_023_small.jpg' /><br />MILF rebel shouts "God is great" after the training at the camp Darapan Sharif Aguak, Mindanao Philippines.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132423'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj Workers repair machine-guns at Cotabato city gunsmith workshop. The workshop repairs all types of guns and calibers. Clients include the Army, the police, MILF rebels, civilians and anyone who brings the gun for repair. The gun license is not required <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132426/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_007_small.jpg' /><br />Workers repair machine-guns at Cotabato city gunsmith workshop. The workshop repairs all types of guns and calibers. Clients include the Army, the police, MILF rebels, civilians and anyone who brings the gun for repair. The gun license is not required <br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132426'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132426 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:21:13 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132426 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132426/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_007_small.jpg' /><br />Workers repair machine-guns at Cotabato city gunsmith workshop. The workshop repairs all types of guns and calibers. Clients include the Army, the police, MILF rebels, civilians and anyone who brings the gun for repair. The gun license is not required <br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132426'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj Worker in the shooting chamber tests the hand gun which has undergone repair at Cotabato city gunsmith workshop. The workshop repairs all types of guns and calibers. Clients include the Army, the police, MILF rebels, civilians and anyone who brings the gun for repair. The gun license is not required <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132429/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_010_small.jpg' /><br />Worker in the shooting chamber tests the hand gun which has undergone repair at Cotabato city gunsmith workshop. The workshop repairs all types of guns and calibers. Clients include the Army, the police, MILF rebels, civilians and anyone who brings the gun for repair. The gun license is not required<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132429'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132429 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:21:13 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132429 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132429/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_010_small.jpg' /><br />Worker in the shooting chamber tests the hand gun which has undergone repair at Cotabato city gunsmith workshop. The workshop repairs all types of guns and calibers. Clients include the Army, the police, MILF rebels, civilians and anyone who brings the gun for repair. The gun license is not required<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132429'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj Abdul Wahad "Allan" SABAL, Liberal party candidate for vice mayor of the Talitay municipality during the interview, while armed special police force officers stands guard . There have been several attempts on lives of Sabal brothers since the election campaign began. The grenade was launched in their campaign HQ killing one person and injuring ten supporters. Intimidation, harassment and killing of the supporters of the political rivals in Mindanao are increasing amid impending presidential and general elections in Philippines. Political dynasties of powerful clans in Mindanao, southern restive province of Philippines, continue to use private armies to intimidate supporters of the rival candidates. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132438/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_006_small.jpg' /><br />Abdul Wahad "Allan" SABAL, Liberal party candidate for vice mayor of the Talitay municipality during the interview, while armed special police force officers stands guard . There have been several attempts on lives of Sabal brothers since the election campaign began. The grenade was launched in their campaign HQ killing one person and injuring ten supporters. Intimidation, harassment and killing of the supporters of the political rivals in Mindanao are increasing amid impending presidential and general elections in Philippines. Political dynasties of powerful clans in Mindanao, southern restive province of Philippines, continue to use private armies to intimidate supporters of the rival candidates.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132438'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132438 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:21:13 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132438 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132438/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_006_small.jpg' /><br />Abdul Wahad "Allan" SABAL, Liberal party candidate for vice mayor of the Talitay municipality during the interview, while armed special police force officers stands guard . There have been several attempts on lives of Sabal brothers since the election campaign began. The grenade was launched in their campaign HQ killing one person and injuring ten supporters. Intimidation, harassment and killing of the supporters of the political rivals in Mindanao are increasing amid impending presidential and general elections in Philippines. Political dynasties of powerful clans in Mindanao, southern restive province of Philippines, continue to use private armies to intimidate supporters of the rival candidates.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132438'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj Member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) passes by the village of Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao Philippines. CAFGU is irregular auxiliary force of the Armed Forces of Philippines (AFP) and the force was created in 1987 when the Filipino government provided them with weapons to prevent the re-infiltration of insurgents into communities that have already been cleared. By 2007 there were estimated to be some 60,000 CAFGU members active. Number still remains high despite allegations of human rights abuses committed by CAFGU. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132432/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_029_small.jpg' /><br />Member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) passes by the village of Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao Philippines. CAFGU is irregular auxiliary force of the Armed Forces of Philippines (AFP) and the force was created in 1987 when the Filipino government provided them with weapons to prevent the re-infiltration of insurgents into communities that have already been cleared. By 2007 there were estimated to be some 60,000 CAFGU members active. Number still remains high despite allegations of human rights abuses committed by CAFGU. <br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132432'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132432 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:21:13 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132432 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132432/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_029_small.jpg' /><br />Member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) passes by the village of Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao Philippines. CAFGU is irregular auxiliary force of the Armed Forces of Philippines (AFP) and the force was created in 1987 when the Filipino government provided them with weapons to prevent the re-infiltration of insurgents into communities that have already been cleared. By 2007 there were estimated to be some 60,000 CAFGU members active. Number still remains high despite allegations of human rights abuses committed by CAFGU. <br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132432'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj Juditho Unao (37) member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) holds his rifle in a house where on January 2010 was attacked alledgedly by MILF rebels in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao Philippines. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132441/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_024_small.jpg' /><br />Juditho Unao (37) member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) holds his rifle in a house where on January 2010 was attacked alledgedly by MILF rebels in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao Philippines. <br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132441'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132441 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:21:13 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132441 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132441/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_024_small.jpg' /><br />Juditho Unao (37) member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) holds his rifle in a house where on January 2010 was attacked alledgedly by MILF rebels in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao Philippines. <br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132441'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj Member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) holds his rifle while his children play in front of his house in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao Philippines. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132459/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_025_small.jpg' /><br />Member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) holds his rifle while his children play in front of his house in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao Philippines.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132459'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132459 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:22:14 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132459 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132459/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_025_small.jpg' /><br />Member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) holds his rifle while his children play in front of his house in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao Philippines.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132459'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj Female inmates hold their children inside the cell during the daily family visit. Children spend whole day in prison with their mothers. Prison houses 130 inmates out of which 8 women while the building's capacity is for only 60 prisoners. Female and male cells are in the same building. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132444/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_014_small.jpg' /><br />Female inmates hold their children inside the cell during the daily family visit. Children spend whole day in prison with their mothers. Prison houses 130 inmates out of which 8 women while the building's capacity is for only 60 prisoners. Female and male cells are in the same building. <br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132444'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132444 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:21:13 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132444 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132444/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_014_small.jpg' /><br />Female inmates hold their children inside the cell during the daily family visit. Children spend whole day in prison with their mothers. Prison houses 130 inmates out of which 8 women while the building's capacity is for only 60 prisoners. Female and male cells are in the same building. <br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132444'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj A child sits on her father's lap amid male inmates inside the cell of Cotabato prison. Prisoner with "good connections" are allowed to set up small grocery shop inside the cell. Prison houses 130 inmates out of which 8 women while the building's capacity is for only 60 inmates. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132453/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_015_small.jpg' /><br />A child sits on her father's lap amid male inmates inside the cell of Cotabato prison. Prisoner with "good connections" are allowed to set up small grocery shop inside the cell. Prison houses 130 inmates out of which 8 women while the building's capacity is for only 60 inmates. <br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132453'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132453 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:23:14 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132453 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132453/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_015_small.jpg' /><br />A child sits on her father's lap amid male inmates inside the cell of Cotabato prison. Prisoner with "good connections" are allowed to set up small grocery shop inside the cell. Prison houses 130 inmates out of which 8 women while the building's capacity is for only 60 inmates. <br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132453'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj A child watches members of the special police force during the raid which was allegedly orchestrated by the opponent political candidate during the election campaign in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao Philippines. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132447/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_026_small.jpg' /><br />A child watches members of the special police force during the raid which was allegedly orchestrated by the opponent political candidate during the election campaign in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao Philippines.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132447'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132447 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:23:51 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132447 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132447/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_026_small.jpg' /><br />A child watches members of the special police force during the raid which was allegedly orchestrated by the opponent political candidate during the election campaign in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao Philippines.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132447'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj A child watches members of the special police force during the raid which was allegedly orchestrated by the opponent political candidate during the election campaign in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao Philippines. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132450/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_027_small.jpg' /><br />A child watches members of the special police force during the raid which was allegedly orchestrated by the opponent political candidate during the election campaign in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao Philippines.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132450'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132450 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:24:32 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132450 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132450/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_027_small.jpg' /><br />A child watches members of the special police force during the raid which was allegedly orchestrated by the opponent political candidate during the election campaign in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao Philippines.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132450'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj A child watches a member of the Paramilitary Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) as they pass by in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao Philippines. <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132456/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_030_small.jpg' /><br />A child watches a member of the Paramilitary Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) as they pass by in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao Philippines.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132456'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132456 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:25:11 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132456 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132456/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_030_small.jpg' /><br />A child watches a member of the Paramilitary Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) as they pass by in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao Philippines.<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132456'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj Police officer at the crime scene where a driver was killed and two truck were burned. Dozen of supporters of the Liberal party candidate for mayor Willson Nandang where heading to campaign rally when group of armed men in bonnets ordered supporters to leave the scene while they killed a driver, Abubakar Padino Somal (47) was killed in Nuburan village, Langapod municipality. Number of killed persons from Langapod municipality is six while several dozens were injured since the election campaign started in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao. Intimidation, harassment and killing of the supporters of the political rivals in Mindanao are increasing amid impending presidential and general elections in Philippines. Political dynasties of powerful clans in Mindanao, southern restive province of Philippines, continue to use private armies to intimidate supporters of the rival candidates <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132465/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_028_small.jpg' /><br />Police officer at the crime scene where a driver was killed and two truck were burned. Dozen of supporters of the Liberal party candidate for mayor Willson Nandang where heading to campaign rally when group of armed men in bonnets ordered supporters to leave the scene while they killed a driver, Abubakar Padino Somal (47) was killed in Nuburan village, Langapod municipality. Number of killed persons from Langapod municipality is six while several dozens were injured since the election campaign started in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao. Intimidation, harassment and killing of the supporters of the political rivals in Mindanao are increasing amid impending presidential and general elections in Philippines. Political dynasties of powerful clans in Mindanao, southern restive province of Philippines, continue to use private armies to intimidate supporters of the rival candidates<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132465'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132465 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:25:49 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132465 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/1132465/2010_Dragaj_Mindanao_028_small.jpg' /><br />Police officer at the crime scene where a driver was killed and two truck were burned. Dozen of supporters of the Liberal party candidate for mayor Willson Nandang where heading to campaign rally when group of armed men in bonnets ordered supporters to leave the scene while they killed a driver, Abubakar Padino Somal (47) was killed in Nuburan village, Langapod municipality. Number of killed persons from Langapod municipality is six while several dozens were injured since the election campaign started in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao. Intimidation, harassment and killing of the supporters of the political rivals in Mindanao are increasing amid impending presidential and general elections in Philippines. Political dynasties of powerful clans in Mindanao, southern restive province of Philippines, continue to use private armies to intimidate supporters of the rival candidates<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/1132465'>view full-size image</a> Agron Dragaj