New York, Nov 24 2009 2:10PM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today deplored the recent violence in the southern Philippines, in which more than 40 civilians have been killed in the context of a local election campaign, and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has reportedly declared a state of emergency in Maguindanao province, among other areas, following Monday's killings which have been described as the worst election-related violence in the nation's history.
Mr. Ban condemned "this heinous crime," in a <"http://www.un.org/apps/sg/sgstats.asp?nid=4252">statement issued by his spokesperson.
"The Secretary-General extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and hopes that no effort will be spared to bring justice and to hold the perpetrators accountable," the statement added.
Nov 24 2009 2:10PM
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