News in Pictures: 43
Arnold Padilla | Apr 6, 2010
POSTS FOR "Civil & Political Rights"
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Campuses Now Virtual Garrisons as Soldiers Harass, Spy on Students
Campuses Now Virtual Garrisons as Soldiers Harass, Spy on Students
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
The counter-insurgency operations of the government have reached the campuses, harassing students involved in movement for reforms and societal change.
Human Rights Worker in Zamboanga Decries Harassment
Human Rights Worker in Zamboanga Decries Harassment
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Dolorith Obsid, 41, a resident of Brgy. Carayagan, Josefina, Zamboanga Del Sur and a member of Justice and Peace Group (Jpag) complained of frequent visits to her home by suspected intelligence agents from the 5th and 55th Infantry Battalions, Philippine Army (IBPA).
Activist Abducted in Cagayan, Later Found in Jail
Activist Abducted in Cagayan, Later Found in Jail
Myrna Cruz Abraham, 55, suffered the same fate as that of the 43 health workers dubbed the Morong 43 --arrested without a warrant, blindfolded, handcuffed and thrown like a pig inside the van of her captors.
Military Accused of Harassing Kin of Morong 43 to Force NPA Admission
Military Accused of Harassing Kin of Morong 43 to Force NPA Admission
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Five of the Morong 43 who admitted to being rebels were tortured, their families harassed, according to relatives. The children of one of the detainees have allegedly disappeared, according to their grandmother.
New Attacks Target Bayan Muna Officials, Members
New Attacks Target Bayan Muna Officials, Members
By RONALYN OLEA
Two grenades were thrown at a house of a Bayan Muna member in Lezo, Aklan. Meanwhile, soldiers from the Philippine Army are openly campaigning against progressive party-list groups in South Cotabato.
Military Defies CHR, Fails to Produce Morong 43 at Hearing
Military Defies CHR, Fails to Produce Morong 43 at Hearing
By RONALYN V. OLEA
and ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
The AFP said the commission should first get clearance from the courts before the AFP could produce the detainees. CHR chairwoman Leila de Lima retorted: "Please do not restrict our authority to determine the truth."
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