Dossier
Negros
Coverage of Negros in the Nexus archive.
- Farmers Endure Militarization in the Philippines’ ‘Massacre Capital’
Soldiers in the Philippines' Negros region claimed 19 rebel deaths in a disputed "legitimate encounter" last month, but the killings raise concerns as victims included a student leader, journalist, and local farmer. The incident highlights ongoing militarization and alleged extrajudicial violence in an area known as the 'Massacre Capital.'