Displacement in South Upi, Maguindanao, Issue no. 01
A firefight erupted at around 09:20 am on 28 July 2019 in Barangay Kuya, South Upi Municipality due to a longstanding dispute between private parties. Residents of Sitios (sub-villages) Walew, Ideng, Furo Wagey, and Dakeluan of the said barangay, who were tending their farmlands at that time, immediately fled when they heard gunfire and sought refuge at the barangay hall.
Approximately 560 individuals (112 families), who are indigenous people from the Teduray tribe, remain displaced due to the incident as of this report. Most of them are temporarily staying at the compound of the barangay hall, occupying multi-purpose structures and kiosks. Others are at the chapel, while some have sought refuge with host families.
IDPPAR no. 09, Displacement in South Upi, Maguindanao, Issue no. 01
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