Moro clan war claims 2 lives in Maguindanao

From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 11): Moro clan war claims 2 lives in Maguindanao

Clan wars involving Moro rebels left two persons dead in Maguindanao, the military here said Friday.

Colonel Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the 601st Infantry Brigade, said the clash occurred Thursday in Sitio Damabago, Barangay Barurao, Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao involving Moro families identified with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

He identified the protagonists as Commander Murato and his nephew, Commander Jaypee, both belonging to MILF 105th base command. Both sides have suffered one fatality, the Army said.

"A long standing family feud has been brewing for so decades and it erupted Thursday," Sobejana said. "It was a case of land dispute, both are claiming ownership of a vast track of lands in the village."

However, local officials said the claimants could not present legal documents legitimizing ownership of the lands.

Sobejana said the military is keeping a safe distance and did not involve themselves in recognition of an existing ceasefire agreement between the ntional government and MILF.

The Army brigade commander has appealed to the MILF leadership to take disciplinary action "because the military will come in if the safety of civilians are endangered."

Classes in public schools in the village have been temporarily suspended.

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