Hacienda Luisita Remembered. Stop the Killings Now!

On 16 November 2004, Philippines police and soldiers opened fire on a picket of protesting farmers at Hacienda Luisita.  Forteen people died, including 2 children.  The killing of these protesters is just one in an ongoing campaign by the government of the Philippines to smash unions and stifle dissent.  

On 16 November 2004, Philippines police and soldiers opened fire on a picket of protesting farmers at Hacienda Luisita.  Forteen people died, including 2 children.  The killing of these protesters is just one in an ongoing campaign by the government of the Philippines to smash unions and stifle dissent.