ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Security forces held nearly 150 tribal members on their way to a meeting in Sindangan town in the southern Philippine province of Zamboanga del Norte, organizers said.
Nenita Condez, Secretary-General of the indigenous organization called Salabukan Nok G’Taw Subanen or “Nagkaisang Mamamayang Subanen”, said they were worried about the safety and welfare of their members who were intercepted on Monday. She said policemen and soldiers stopped the group while heading to the venue of their meeting in the town.
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