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Twelve journalists killed on Mindanao island in "dark day for press freedom"
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Publisher:  Reporters without Borders
Date Written:  23/11/09
Year Published:  2009  
Resource Type:  Article/Report/Letter

At least 12 journalists were killed today in Maguindanao province, Philippines, by armed men, including two policemen, linked to the provinces governor. More than 30 other people were murdered.

Abstract:  At least 12 journalists were killed today in Maguindanao province (on the southern island of Mindanao) by armed men, including two policemen, linked to the provinces governor, a supporter of President Gloria Arroyo. More than 30 other people were murdered. Some of the victims were beheaded.

Never in the history of journalism have the news media suffered such a heavy loss of life in one day, Reporters Without Borders said. We convey our condolences and sympathy to all journalists in the Philip...
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