Tag: UN special rapporteur Irene Khan

Independent national human rights institutions such as the CHR are essential in every country in addressing human rights violations

The PTFoMS however earlier rejected Khan’s recommendations, alleging the UN expert had pre-judged the government

“The Philippine government will become a laughing stock in the international community if it does not heed SR Khan’s findings.”

Khan said that leaving Cumpio and other young detainees to languish in prison “sends a terrible message for the youth of this country”

The union said ABS-CBN’s closure considerably impacted the people’s access to timely information and reliable news.

Cumpio was editor of the Eastern Vista news website when she was arrested in 2020 and charged with illegal possession of firearms

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

The organization maintains that this violation is taking place through the manipulation of the Free, Prior, and Informed Consent process.

The Protestant Council also denounced the “series of fabricated charges,” under the Anti-Terrorism Law, against church workers

The reports highlight community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio's continued detention, red-tagging, and blocking of alternative media outfits