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Worst loss of life in one day "in the history of journalism"
Reporters Without Borders
Article posted November 24, 2009 - 07:56 AM
Published on 23 November 2009 on the Reporters Without Borders web site

At least 12 journalists were killed today in Maguindanao province (on the southern island of Mindanao) by armed men, including two policemen, linked to the province’s governor, a supporter of President Gloria Arroyo. More than 30 other people were murdered. Some of the victims were beheaded.

“Never in the history of journalism have the news media suffered such a heavy loss of life in one day," Reporters Without Borders said. “We convey our condolences and sympathy to all journalists in the Philippines, who are in state of shock after this appalling massacre."

Neda and Marwa: One becomes an icon, the other is unmentioned
On June 20th 2009, Neda Agha Soltan was shot dead during the post-election protests in Iran. The protests occupied the largest news segments around the world, with analysts and commentators predicting the fall of the Iranian regime and the dawn of freedom breaking in “the axis of evil.”

Neda’s death became an icon of the Iranian opposition and a symbol for millions of people of the injustice of the Iranian regime and the defiance of the protesters. Neda’s death was put in context. It was taken from the personal realm of the death of an individual to the public realm of the just cause of a whole society.

Before we get the usual "this is just another anti Islam thread" comment I happen to think that the Police should treat all suspects with consideration....But....seeing as the suspect has confessed you would think that the husband would have more to worry about! Not least the death of his 2yr old niece!!
the article states that he is under suspicion as well...do you think he is using this tactic to divert attention away from himself?

Again not an anti Islam thread, rather a look at where the religious set their priorities...and it's often said that if it weren't for religion there would be no morality....pfff!

Islam 'Insulted' By Alleged Child Killer's Mug Shot

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