Sulu residents slam police inaction on rape cases

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – Residents of Sulu, particularly Tausug women, have appealed to President Macapagal-Arroyo and human rights groups to look into the series of gang rape incidents on the island. On Thursday last week, hundreds of residents staged a rally against the sexual attacks by alleged scions of influential families. Jane Farida Lakibul, a nursing student and student government president of the Sulu State College, said an independent investigation should be conducted on the rape cases. At least 20 cases, she said, had been documented since July. Temojen Tulawie, provincial coordinator of the Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society, said one of the victims…

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Sulu residents slam police inaction on rape cases

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