2 Soldiers Arrested After Shooting Motorist in Cotabato
Two soldiers have been arrested in Cotabato province, Philippines, after allegedly shooting and wounding a civilian motorcyclist. The motive for the attack is under investigation, highlighting concerns about violence by security forces against citizens.
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