Tag: Amnesty International
Rights group highlights PH gov’t failure in stopping drug-related killings
Olano recommended a probe against Mayor Duterte and other local government units that “blatantly do not follow the rule of law.
2022 executions highest in five years, according to Amnesty International
A total of 883 people were known to have been executed in 20 countries, marking a 53% increase from the previous year
Cambodia should halt ‘forced evictions’ at Angkor Wat, says Amnesty International
Authorities say they are acting to protect the ruins by moving squatters whose informal settlements are damaging the environment
Global action against threats to humanity ‘woefully inadequate’
“We need less hypocrisy, less cynicism, and more consistent, principled and ambitious action by all states to promote and protect all rights”
Amnesty International highlights ‘worrying rise’ in global executions
At least 579 executions were carried out across 18 countries in 2021 -- a 20 percent increase on 2020
Impunity allows human rights abuses to thrive in Philippines, says Amnesty...
“Lack of accountability continued to facilitate unlawful killings and other human rights violations under the ... ‘war on drugs’ campaign”
Palace says Amnesty International report on drug war ‘false, rehashed’
Palace spokesman Martin Andanar lamented that Amnesty International allegedly failed to verify its latest report
Political leaders, Big Pharma betray promises of fair recovery from pandemic...
States, “alongside corporate titans,” have driven deeper global inequality “in what amounts to one of the greatest betrayals of our times”
Candidates for Philippine national elections urged to address human rights issues
“Candidates should have clear and comprehensive plans of action on important human rights issues,” said Amnesty International Philippines
Amnesty International closes office in Hong Kong amid crackdown on dissent
The announcement came after police surrounded marathon runners and demanded that they remove the slogan "Go Hong Kong!"
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