“October 17, 2017 was supposed to be liberation but it turned out to be liberation for another occupation. Occupation in the sense that people are continuously demanding for safe and dignified return. Occupation in the sense that rehabilitation’s framework is not IDP-centered. Occupation in the sense that rehab start is continuously being postponed. Occupation in the sense that military is occupying the ground zero and there is ongoing construction of a military garrison.” ~ Dr. Tirmizy Abdullah, Professor of History, Mindanao State University, Marawi City.
Tag: Marawi Military Occupation
MARAWI: LIBERATION THAT TURNED OUT TO BE AN OCCUPATION
- By Lakan Sumulong
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17.October.2018
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17.October.2018
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2018/10/marawi-liberation-that-turned-out-to-be-an-occupation/
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