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One week after he gave himself, Andal Ampatuan Jr. formally charged.

Yesterday (1 / 12) trapping prosecutor mayor Datu Unsay with Article 25 murders. He is believed to be the mastermind and perpetrator in the tails kidnappings sadistic murders that claimed at least 57 lives last Monday (23/11) in Sagnay Village, near the town of Ampatuan, Maguindanao.

Image indictment filed in the Court of Cotabato City which includes the Village jurisdiction Sainag. "We are working to the trial held outside the southern Philippines. Because, the witnesses were threatened or intimidated worry Ampatuan clan,''said prosecutor Edilberto Jamora as reported by Agence France-Presse.

In fact, with fear, some witnesses claimed to not want to come to court to give recognition. ''They're worried about the safety of themselves and their families,''said Justice Minister Agnes Devanadera Philippines in a press conference in Manila yesterday.

Because, although now the Province of Maguindanao was heavily guarded military, influence and power Ampatuan clan in the southern Philippines is still very strong. Father Andal Ampatuan Ampatuan Sr. Jr. was governor of the province. Moreover, the culture of violence is so deeply embedded in Philippine politics. In the last national election five years ago, 130 people lost their lives during the campaign.

Prosecutor Al Calica said that three witnesses who escaped from death because their car apart from the crowd was sure to see Ampatuan Jr. kidnapping location. Ampatuan Jr.''and about 100 armed men, including the police, stopped a convoy of six cars,''said Calica.

Actually, there are seven cars in the procession which will register the candidacy of Deputy Mayor Ismael Buluan''Toto''Mangudadatu as governor of Maguindanao in the elections next year. But, cars are left behind in the seventh and then turned back after noticing the vehicle in front of her attack.

In addition to the three witnesses from the seventh car, at least 10 witnesses prepared to give information against Ampatuan Jr.. But, because their lives are threatened, the witnesses were put in written testimony. Including, Toto's testimony that his wife, Genalyn, go into the vicious murder victim. Evidence''we have very strong,''said Calica.

To the investigator, Chief of Police Chief Superintendent Sukarno Ampatuan Dicay participating Adil was arrested asserted that he was not involved in the massacre. Dicay checked with five of his men.

''I do routine check of vehicles passing through the checkpoint with 16 other policemen. Suddenly Ampatuan who carry firearms came to a checkpoint and attack,''explained Dicay. Outnumbered, one of six police officers are now undergoing examination in Manila claimed could only stare.

In his written confession, stating that Dicay convoy of six vehicles that Mangudadatu clan Ampatuan Jr. led away from the checkpoint. ''He (Ampatuan Jr.) threatened to kill me and my colleagues to allow other vehicles if they are followed,''added Dicay. The recognition shows that the kidnappings and murders were heinous mature planned.

While Ampatuan Jr. in jail the capital, the father, Andal Ampatuan Sr., also tests for suspected that the bloody action. Ampatuan Sr. In addition, seven members of the police to check the political clan that is very powerful in the Maguindanao.