IDPPAR no. 08, 2021: Forced Displacement in Al-Barka Municipality, Basilan Province, Issue no. 01
INCIDENT BACKGROUND
On 3 August 2021, the personal bodyguard of the Local Chief Executive was shot dead in Brgy. Kuhon Lennuh in Al-Barka municipality for unknown reason. The incident caused the displacement of around 400 families (approximately 2,000 individuals), fearing for possible escalation as they believe that the relatives of the killed person might retaliate. The displaced families sought temporary refuge in the homes of their relatives and they are currently dispersed in the nearby areas of Tipo-tipo, Ungkaya Pukan, and Lamitan City.
CURRENT SITUATION
On 5 August 2021, The Municipal Social Welfare Officer of Al-Barka Municipality conducted an assessment on the protection needs of the affected populations. Also, the local government sought the assistance of the Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC), as well as the Ministry of Interior and Local Government (MILG) of the BARMM, to intervene in the settlement of the killing incident.
