[Philippines] Violence against civilians: Attack

On 3 April 2025, a female drug suspect was killed by another drug suspect inside a house in Barangay Rosary Heights X, Cotabato City (Maguindanao del Sur, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao). Authorities were certain the victim was killed to prevent her from cooperating with investigators, who might question her about her involvement in the drug trafficking activities of her boyfriend.

Severity

HIGH

Occurred

2025-04-03

Country

Philippines

Event type

violence

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