Ronalyn V. Olea | Oct 12, 2004
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Violations vs Children Continue under Aquino Administration
Violations vs Children Continue under Aquino Administration

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“We fear that at the end of Aquino’s term, the Arroyo administration’s bad human rights record would be approximated, if not surpassed by the AFP,”—Salinlahi Alliance for Children’s Concerns
Arroyo, Former Top Defense, Military Officials Sued For Damages By Morong 43
Arroyo, Former Top Defense, Military Officials Sued For Damages By Morong 43
“We have decided to file for moral and exemplary damages against former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her security officials for violation of our rights. This is but a small step to end impunity in our country. Yet, this a step forward in our long march for justice,” Gary Liberal, spokesman of the Morong 43, said.
Soldiers Still Target Children
Soldiers Still Target Children

By MARYA SALAMAT
According to the Katungod-SB report, a soldier acting as team leader interrogated the children, asking them if they have a gun. When the children answered no, the soldier accused them of lying.
Indigenous Center for Lumads Decry Military Abuses, Attacks Against Schoolchildren
Indigenous Center for Lumads Decry Military Abuses, Attacks Against Schoolchildren

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Soldiers belonging to the 73rd Infantry Battalion forced 10-year old Jimboy Saya to hold a chain of sub-machine gun bullets and carry an M-16 rifle. The soldiers then photographed the child and distributed it to local media with the caption “NPA child warrior going to school in Dlumay.”
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