Displacement due to election-related violence in Talitay, Maguindanao
On 14 May 2019, violent skirmishes erupted in Talitay municipality, Maguindanao province, between supporters of opposing candidates for municipal elective positions during the local election that was concluded on the previous day. This resulted in the displacement of a total number of 464 families (approximately 2,320 individuals).
The IDPs are currently hosted at Barangays Bongued and Kakar, all in Datu Odin Sinsuat municipality, Maguindanao province.
The security situation in the affected communities remains unpredictable. The number of IDPs is still expected to increase because the tensions have spread to neighboring villages. Despite the risks to their safety, some IDPs have tried to return to their homes and farms in order to harvest crops.
