Sultanicide

To kill or eradicate a Sultan.

The Sultan of Maguindanao, Datu Amir Baraguir, was gunned down and killed by three gunmen that had committed sultanicide in 2006.

It's believed the motives behind the killing was that the Sultan of Maguindanao ran a radio program that promoted unity and peace among Muslims and Christians. The Sultan was desribed as a moderate muslim.

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