Andal Ampatuan, Jr.
| Andal Ampatuan, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 August 1960 |
| Charge(s) | Indicted on seven criminal counts, including multiple mass murder,[1] treason, disloyalty to the Philippines, high treason, bribery |
| Status | In prison |
| Occupation | Former Mayor of Datu Unsay, Maguindanao |
| Spouse | Bai Zandria S. Ampatuan |
| Parents | Gov. Datu Andal S. Ampatuan Sr. (father) Bai Laila Uy-Ampatuan (mother) |
Andal Ampatuan, Jr. (born 15 August 1960[2][3]) is the former mayor of Datu Unsay, Maguindanao. He is the son of patriarch Andal Ampatuan Sr., and his family continues to represent a powerful force in Mindanao politics.[4] His brother, Zaldy Ampatuan, is the regional governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
[edit] Accused in 2009 Maguindanao Massacre
Ampatuan came to international attention in November 2009 as a result of the Maguindanao massacre. He was to run for governor of the province against Esmael Mangudadatu in the 2010 elections. However, Mangudadatu's female relatives and a group of journalists were ambushed and killed in the massacre, and Ampatuan Jr. quickly became the prime suspect.[5] A member of the ruling Lakas-Kampi-CMD party, he and his father and brother were expelled by party chairman Gilberto Teodoro due to the massacre.[6] He surrendered to Filipino authorities and was charged with murder.[7] He has denied any involvement,[8] though several witnesses have gone on record stating that they saw him at the scene of the crime.[9] In September 2010 he went on trial as the prime suspect in the massacre.
[edit] Personal life
He is the second son of Gov. Datu Andal S. Ampatuan Sr. and Bai Laila Uy-Ampatuan. He is married to Bai Zandria S. Ampatuan.
[edit] References
- ^ "Ampatuan charged with multiple murder at DoJ". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 25 November 2009. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20091126-238506/Ampatuan-charged-with-multiple-murder. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- ^ Al jazeera: Profile: Andal Ampatuan Jr
- ^ Manila Times: Profile: Vice Mayor Esmael ‘Toto’ Mangudadatu, line 11. 1 January 2010. Retrieved 13 February 2010.
- ^ Ampatuans, Mangudadatus were allies for decades. Philippine Inquirer. 23 November 2009.
- ^ Conde, Carlos H.; Norimitsu Onishi (25 November 2009). "Suspect in Philippine Election Killings Surrenders". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/26/world/asia/26phils.html. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^ Ubac, Michael Lim (25 November 2009). "3 Ampatuans expelled from admin party". INQUIRER.net. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20091125-238331/3-Ampatuans-expelled-from-admin-party. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ^ Tran, Mark (26 November 2009). "Philippines massacre: police charge local politician with murder". BBC News. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/26/philippines-massacre-politician-charged. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^ Sisante, Johanna (26 November 2009). "Andal Ampatuan Jr. denies hand in Maguindanao massacre". GMA News and Public Affairs. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/177868/andal-ampatuan-jr-denies-hand-in-maguindanao-massacre. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^ More witnesses link Ampatuan Jr. to massacre. ABS-CBN News. 27 November 2009.
 |
This article about a mayor in the Philippines is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
