MNLF trial moved to Taguig

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The SC grants a government petition for the transfer of trial venue from Zamboanga City to Taguig

REMEMBER THE SIEGE? Soldiers assist rescued hostages to a waiting vehicle taking them to Camp Batalla for processing. File photo by Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court has ordered the trial of Nur Misuari and 60 other members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) to be held in Taguig instead of Zamboanga City.

In an en banc meeting on Thursday, October 17, the High Tribunal granted the justice department’s plea to transfer the trial venue from Zamboanga City to Taguig for security reasons. 

On October 9, the department filed rebellion charges against Misuari and 60 others before the Regional Trial Court Trial Court (RTC) in Zamboanga City.

Aside from rebellion charges, the department also filed a separate complaint against
Misuari and his followers for violation of the provisions of Republic Act 9851 or the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity. (READ: Bungled chances in Zamboanga City)

Misuari and his commanders Ustadz Habier Malik, Assamin Hussin and Bas Arki remain at large despite arrest warrants issued against them. The rest of their co-accused are detained in Zamboanga City.

The government is accusing them of plotting the 3-week Zamboanga attack that has killed at least 100 people and displaced at least 100,000 residents. (READ: Blood from the sky) – Rappler.com

 

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