Suspend US Military Actions in Philippines Pending Probe on US Role in Sulu Massacre
STOP THE WAR COALITION
PRESS STATEMENT
8 February 2008
The Stop the War Coalition condemns in the strongest possible terms the
brutal massacre of innocent civilians in Sulu.
A survivor’s claim that US troops participated in perpetrating the massacre
demands a full hearing and a thorough investigation.
Her claims are credible: As a survivor, she directly witnessed the
incident. As a witness, she has nothing to gain but expose herself to
danger by accusing the US troops of complicity in the murders.
Moreover, her statement corroborates previous claims that US troops have
been engaged in active combat in the Philippines.
The Stop the War Coalition demands the suspension of US military deployment
to the country — including the stationing of the Joint Special Operations
Task Force-Philippines and the scheduled Balikatan exercises — pending the
result of an investigation.#
Reference:
09178874372
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