Anti-demolition protesters injured in Philippines capital.
At least 11 people were injured when residents of a Muslim community in Pasay City, Manila pelted a demolition team with stones, bottles and even human waste in a desperate bid to prevent their houses from being torn down Wednesday morning.
However, Anak Mindanao party-list Rep. Mujiv Hataman said three residents, including a 7-year-old child, were killed when policemen tasked to protect the demolition team fired their guns into the air.
His claim was immediately disputed by Pasay police chief, Senior Supt. Raul Petrasanta who said his men only fired warning shots.
“There were a few people injured but no one died,” Petrasanta told reporters.
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