ICC Appeals Chamber rejects Duterte’s release plea
"The successive legal losses of Duterte at the ICC should be an indicator that no one is buying Duterte's delaying tactics."
ICC Appeals Chamber rejects Duterte’s release plea
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A law for everyone except the United States
A law for everyone except the United States
International institutions never held the United States accountable for its repeated acts of aggression against Iran or, for that matter, any of the other countries that suffered from US attacks.
Right(s) Up: US–Israel violates UN Charter, international law in strikes on Iran
Right(s) Up: US–Israel violates UN Charter, international law in strikes on Iran
The military aggression of US and Israel across Iran has triggered widespread instability across West Asia and a threat to the international human rights law.
Groups slam US-Israel attacks vs Iran, EDCA expansion in the Philippines
Groups slam US-Israel attacks vs Iran, EDCA expansion in the Philippines
As host to numerous U.S. military sites and weapons systems, the Philippines could likewise become a target in similar conflicts involving the US.
Migrants rally behind 6-year-old child summoned to US court alone
Migrants rally behind 6-year-old child summoned to US court alone
Victoria’s case, unfortunately, is not isolated as approximately ten other children faced a similar situation during that same November hearing.
ICC identifies Duterte’s co-perpetrators in ‘drug war’
ICC identifies Duterte’s co-perpetrators in ‘drug war’
Unlike the previously released version, the less redacted one now identifies co-perpetrators in the commission of alleged crimes against humanity.
Trump’s Board of Peace a clear departure from international law – critics
Trump’s Board of Peace a clear departure from international law – critics
“This board is outside the framework of the United Nations and has not included the Palestinian authority, the future of Gaza nor the future of the West Bank.”
ICC finds Duterte fit for trial
ICC finds Duterte fit for trial
The Court clearly finds that Duterte is a perceptive person who has a broad understanding of what he has been charged with.
US attack on Venezuela, ‘desperate’ attempt to secure hegemony – PH groups
US attack on Venezuela, ‘desperate’ attempt to secure hegemony – PH groups
“The real objective of US aggression against Venezuela is not the fictitious ‘war on narcotics’. What US imperialism seeks is control over Venezuela’s vast oil reserves and strategic resources, control over its political orientation, and control over the direction of [Latin America and the Caribbean] as a whole.”
Filipino progressives condemn US attacks on Venezuela
Filipino progressives condemn US attacks on Venezuela
Progressive organizations led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) along with the Philippines-Bolivarian Venezuela Friendship Association (PBVFA) marched to the US embassy, denouncing the United States' (US) aggressive military attacks on Venezuela.
Groups denounce US military attacks vs Venezuela
Groups denounce US military attacks vs Venezuela
"The defense of Venezuelan sovereignty is inseparable from the defense of Philippine sovereignty.”
US military aggression in Venezuela violates int’l human rights law
US military aggression in Venezuela violates int’l human rights law
The Venezuelan government said that they have been defending their sovereignty and right to self-determination for more than 200 years of independence.
‘Feigning cognitive impairments’ | Prosecution, victims urge ICC to proceed with hearing
‘Feigning cognitive impairments’ | Prosecution, victims urge ICC to proceed with hearing
“It strongly appears that Mr Duterte is feigning cognitive impairments in an attempt to avoid a trial on the merits,” the Prosecution of the International Criminal Court (ICC) stated based on the report from the panel of medical experts.
Tribunal finds Israel guilty of genocide, ecocide
Tribunal finds Israel guilty of genocide, ecocide
“One hundred thousand tons of explosives – equivalent to nine nuclear bombs – were dropped on Gaza. Every environmental sector was shattered.”
Palestinian resistance and the fight against Israel’s crimes at the International People’s Tribunal
Palestinian resistance and the fight against Israel’s crimes at the International People’s Tribunal
The tribunal will preserve evidence as reference for future legal actions as well as contribute to broader movement beyond traditional advocacy work to immediately stop the genocide and the ultimate liberation of the Palestinian people.
Victims’ families seek justice miles away from home
Victims’ families seek justice miles away from home
"The impunity that Duterte wielded during his time is very much felt until now."
ICC member states told, ‘Do not accept Duterte’
ICC member states told, ‘Do not accept Duterte’
"Do not let yourselves be used by this fascist and his daughter if you call yourselves as rights-respecting governments,” human rights advocate Cristina Palabay told the ICC member states.
Siargao locals lead protest for Palestine, warn of Israeli settler threats on island
Siargao locals lead protest for Palestine, warn of Israeli settler threats on island
Residents have grown increasingly uneasy about the influx of Israeli tourists, many of whom are former or active members of the Israeli military.
Right(s) Up: Israel’s war crimes violate Genocide Convention and International Humanitarian Law
Right(s) Up: Israel’s war crimes violate Genocide Convention and International Humanitarian Law
Taking into account the mass killings of Palestinians in Gaza, the resulting serious bodily and mental harm, and the lack of accountability, the Commission finds that there is a consistent pattern that clearly shows the intent to physically destroy Palestinians in Gaza as a group.
Filipinos express solidarity with ongoing Indonesian protests
Filipinos express solidarity with ongoing Indonesian protests
“Politicians are taking money from the workers and the people that should be spent for social services, social protection and social justice programs that advance labor and human rights."
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