Tag: Human Rights Watch
Philippine drug-related killings continue despite ‘shift’ of focus in drug war...
In its World Report 2023, HRW said the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has not ended the government’s “war on drugs”
Human Rights Watch condemns execution of 3 people by Philippine communist...
“The New People’s Army has a long history of executing people following trials that don’t meet the most basic standards of fairness”
Philippines undercounts recent ‘drug war’ deaths, says Human Rights Watch
Police claim of 46 killed far below independent monitor’s figure, says HRW
Case of slain journalist ‘grisly proof’ of problems besetting Philippine justice...
“The case also stands for grisly proof that many of the problems of the Philippine justice system remain”
Human Rights Watch calls for ‘strong action’ on alleged rights abuses...
HRW said “extrajudicial killings” in the Philippine government’s “war on drugs” still occur on a regular basis
Human Rights Watch hits Philippines over rights probe claim
HRW found no compelling evidence that the Philippine government was seriously investigating the killings
Rights group decries Indonesian decrees that violate rights of women, girls
Human Rights Watch noted that authorities have issued "discriminatory decrees" that compel millions of girls and women to wear headdresses
New Philippine security adviser calls for end to ‘red-tagging’
The United Nations has noted that red-tagging has a pernicious effect on civil society and democratic space in the Philippines
HRW urges Marcos to ensure transparency in appointing members of human...
“President-elect Marcos should appoint commissioners with proven track records of defending human rights,” said Human Rights Watch
Rights groups urge Marcos to take ‘immediate, decisive action’ to improve...
The group urged Marcos to publicly order the military, police, and security forces to cease targeting activists and human rights defenders
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