Andal Ampatuan Jr.
| Andal Ampatuan Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 August 1976 Philippines |
| Other names | Datu Unsay |
| Occupation | Former Mayor of Datu Unsay, Maguindanao |
| Criminal charge | Indicted on seven criminal counts, including multiple mass murder,[1] treason, disloyalty to the Philippines, high treason, bribery |
| Criminal status | Detained at the National Bureau of Investigation Building, Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila, Philippines |
| Spouse(s) | Bai Reshal Santiago-Ampatuan |
| Parent(s) | Gov. Datu Andal S. Ampatuan Sr. (father) Bai Laila Uy-Ampatuan (mother) |
Andal Ampatuan Jr. (born August 15, 1976[2][3]) is the former mayor of Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, charged with multiple mass murder. 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, was the regional governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Accused in 2009 Maguindanao massacre[edit]
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 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. Ampatuan, through his emissaries, was already under fire for bribing the relatives of the massacre.[10]
Personal life[edit]
He is the 8th child of Gov. Datu Andal S. Ampatuan Sr. and Bai Laila Uy-Ampatuan.
References[edit]
- ^ "Ampatuan charged with multiple murder at DoJ". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 25 November 2009. 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. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^ Ubac, Michael Lim (25 November 2009). "3 Ampatuans expelled from admin party". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ^ Tran, Mark (26 November 2009). "Philippines massacre: police charge local politician with murder". BBC News. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^ Sisante, Johanna (26 November 2009). "Andal Ampatuan Jr. denies hand in Maguindanao massacre". GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^ More witnesses link Ampatuan Jr. to massacre. ABS-CBN News. 27 November 2009.
- ^ http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100714-281070/Ampatuans-trying-to-bribe-witnesses--DoJ
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