ADVISORY for OCTOBER 10: PRESSCON calling to SURFACE LEE SUDARIO and NORMAN ORTIZ

[KARAPATAN Public Information]

MEDIA ADVISORY

For 10 October 2023

PRESS CONFERENCE
of the families of missing farmers Lee Sudario and Norman Ortiz

OCTOBER 10, 2023 | 10:00-11:00 AM
Conference Room, 4/F Erythrina Bldg.,
1 Maaralin St., Brgy. Central, Diliman, Quezon City

The families of farmers Lee Sudario and Norman Ortiz, together with human rights organizations, call to surface their loved ones, the latest names in a fast-growing roster of abductions by suspected State agents.

According to reports, Sudario and Ortiz's last known location was in Brgy. Bantug, Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija at 1:00 AM of September 29. 

Both families of Sudario and Ortiz believe that State security forces have involvement in their disappearance, since they and their families have been at the receiving end of threats and intimidation from elements the military. 

MEDIA COVERAGE IS REQUESTED.

For reference and confirmation:

Karapatan Public Information Desk, 09189790580

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