41st IB attempts murder of peasant leaders in Cagayan

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Elements of the 41st IB attempted to kill a number of peasant leaders in Baggao, Cagayan on July 1. Soldiers hacked Benito Abarientos, Isabelo Adviento, Ronald Reyes and Joey Javier right in front of the RSOT/41st IB camp. Javier�s arm was nearly severed and he sustained many blows in various parts of his body. Adviento and Reyes were able to run and seek help from the people to bring Javier to a hospital. Javier is the chairperson of CAGUIMUNGAN, a progressive alliance of peasants in the province.

The 41st IB has attempted several times to stifle the peasants� militancy and mass actions in Cagayan by unleashing intense repression and violence.

In the face of the intense militarization of their town, the peasants of Baggao continue to have a brilliant record in militantly upholding their rights, successfully attaining benefits and improving their social welfare.

21 July 2003
English Edition

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