DO SOMETHING: A credible source says that three young men (2 who are only 18 years old!) in the Philippines were taken by military intelligence agents and our friends at AI think they could be at risk of torture and other ill-treatment!
From now until 29 February 2012, do something to urge the authorities to reveal where they are being held and immediately release them!
Who are the three young men?
Nahir Ahung, Rasbi Kasaran (18 years old), and Yusoph Mohammad (18 years old) were teachers at a madraseh (Islamic school). Rasbi Kasaran and Yusoph Mohammad both live in Cambug village in Al-barka municipality where there is a Moro Islamic Liberation Front camp.
What happened to them?
While the Philippine military routinely denies involvement in any case of enforced disappearance, in previous years, our friends at AI have documented the military's use of enforced disappearance against activists, suspected fighters and supporters of insurgent groups.
According to a local credible source, the three men were taken by military intelligence agents after they flew in to the Manila domestic airport terminal from Zamboanga City on 3 January 2012 and they haven’t been heard or seen since then.
According to a reliable source, the arrest of the three men comes weeks after the Armed Forces of the Philippines filed 300 “John Doe” (unnamed) complaint affidavits against 300 residents of Cambug village. In a “John Doe” complaint affidavit or warrant, the authorities do not give the name of the subject of the complaint or arrest. Because such documents can be used against anyone, they have led to arbitrary arrest and detention.
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Send letters to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff and the Army Human Rights Office Head just by adding your name below! We will mail the letters with your details appearing as below.
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What are you waiting for? ADD YOUR NAME NOW!Dear General/Colonel, I am expressing my concern for the safety and wellbeing of Nahir Ahung, Rasbi Kasaran and Yusoph Mohammad, who were apprehended in Manila Airport on 3 January 2011. Therefore, I am writing to urge you to:
Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, [Your full name] |
