Cordillera activist missing since Sept. 17

9/23/2008 08:12:00 PM

The family of JAMES BALAO, a member of the Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA), has reported that he has been missing since 17 September 2008. He left his residence in Fairview, Baguio City at around 7:00 AM on the said date and since then, has not been in contact with his friends and family; nor can they contact him.

Read more on the CHRA blog.

Update (25 Sept, 2008): Amnesty International has issued a Take Action appeal for Balao.

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