Tag: Anti-terror law

Philippine court convicts community journalist of terrorism financing, alarming press freedom groups after her acquittal in weapons cases

Rights groups and Indigenous advocates demand the repeal of the Anti-Terror Law, citing its use to silence dissent and activism

The lawyers argued that these measures have been used by the government not to combat legitimate financial crimes but to suppress dissent

The group reiterated its demand to protect church workers and human rights defenders from harassment and unfounded legal actions

The groups called for the abolition of Anti-Terrorism Law, highlighting “immediate and decisive action” from authorities

Karapatan revealed that there are at least 27 political prisoners facing charges under the Anti-Terrorism Act

The UN experts also expressed concern over the Philippine government’s over-broad definition of terrorism in its law

Fry will present a comprehensive report of his findings and recommendations to the UN Human Rights Council in June 2024

Labuntog lambasted the government for “exploiting” the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act to target rights defenders, including church workers

The groups condemned the "weaponization" of the law, citing its ambiguous and sweeping definitions, which are used to silence dissenters