MAGUINDANAO, Philippines — A paralegal volunteer for a human rights advocacy group was killed in an ambush in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on Monday. Mariam Uy Acob, 43, of Kawagib Moro Human Rights Alliance died on the spot from multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators said Acob was riding a tricycle in Barangay Tukanalipao in Mamasapano, Maguindanao when she was attacked by two men on a motorcycle. According to an alert posted by Kawagib, it suspects military agents killed Acob. The group said she had been receiving death threats but had continued conducting human rights work.

Source: Philippine Star September 25, 2018 00:45 UTC