Manila Bulletin
CHR condemns 'cruel and inhuman' Jolo bombings
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is investigating the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu, condemning the act as "cruel and inhuman."
The blasts resulted in at least 15 deaths, including seven soldiers, and injured 77 others.
Police believe the explosions were carried out by two female suicide bombers.
CHR spokesperson Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia stated that the bombings were attacks against innocent civilians and perpetrators showed blatant disregard for their protection.
De Guia expressed frustration as to the timing of the twin bombings, with the country observing International Humanitarian Law Month.
She added that terrorists have no other intent than to sow fear and conflict, and it is alarming that it was carried out in the middle of a health crisis.
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Malacañang strongly condemned the twin explosions in Jolo, Sulu, which killed at least 15 people, including soldiers and civilians, and injured 77 others.
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The United Nations (UN), the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), the European Union (EU), and China strongly condemned the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu.
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Vice President Leni Robredo has strongly condemned the deadly explosions in Jolo, Sulu, expressing grief for the victims and calling for justice.
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At least 15 persons were killed and 78 others injured in two successive bomb explosions in Jolo, Sulu, with the military believing both explosions were caused by suicide bombers.
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Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. condemned the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu that resulted in at least 14 deaths and 77 injuries.
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