US urges end to political killings in the Philippines

The United States Monday expressed concern over the spate of
extrajudicial killings in the Philippines and called for the
prosecution of those involved.

US Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney made the call as
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, whose administration has come under
fire over the killings, declared her resolve to stop the spate of
murders of political activists and journalists.