Investigate police, doctors involved in Duterte’s‘drug war’
The Truth Commission pointed to a failed system for investigating deaths.
Investigate police, doctors involved in Duterte’s‘drug war’
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9 years later, parents still seek answers over son’s killing amid ‘drug war’
9 years later, parents still seek answers over son’s killing amid ‘drug war’
Nine years later, the family still has no definitive answers about who killed their son, why the gunmen targeted him, and whether authorities thoroughly investigated the shooting.
Six years on, a mother grieves death of son killed in the ‘drug war’
Six years on, a mother grieves death of son killed in the ‘drug war’
“For me, justice and healing mean holding accountable those who carried out the killings, the perpetrators, those who gave the orders, and the highest-ranking officials behind the killings."
Unwavering, a mother of EJK victim confronts a decade of impunity
Unwavering, a mother of EJK victim confronts a decade of impunity
“It was easy for other people to tell me to give up the fight. But win or lose, I’ll never stop fighting. I’ll never lose hope for Darwin."
Duterte’s ICC trial starts November 30
Duterte’s ICC trial starts November 30
ICC Trial Chamber III Presiding Judge Joanna Korner said that the trial should be held quickly and efficiently.
Truth Commission established, EJK families press for inclusion
Truth Commission established, EJK families press for inclusion
“The Truth Commission was created to ensure that the stories of victims, survivors, and families are heard, verified, and preserved."
As ICC confirms charges vs Duterte, women kin amplify call for justice
As ICC confirms charges vs Duterte, women kin amplify call for justice
"We are looking forward not only to a trial, but also for Duterte’s conviction."
Collective action of drug war families marks Duterte’s first year in ICC
Collective action of drug war families marks Duterte’s first year in ICC
“We have seen that our collective action can hold even the most powerful official, a former president, accountable."
Drug war victims hope for ICC trial vs Duterte
Drug war victims hope for ICC trial vs Duterte
We fight back until no Duterte will ever sit in power again and rule this country.
NUJP debunks ‘twisted, sensationalized’ coverage on Duterte’s drug war
NUJP debunks ‘twisted, sensationalized’ coverage on Duterte’s drug war
NUJP said that this move by Kaufman dishonors the victims and demeans the work of journalists who took the risk to cover dangerous assignments.
SC affirms conviction of Kian’s killers
SC affirms conviction of Kian’s killers
“[W]hen Kian was shot, he was not in a position to defend himself,” a portion of SC’s decision read.
‘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.
Victims, lawyers outraged as Duterte gets IBP award
Victims, lawyers outraged as Duterte gets IBP award
Human rights lawyers said that while the award criteria may be objective, the timing and choice of Duterte as awardee are morally and ethically problematic.
ICC Warrant of Arrest in Tagalog
ICC Warrant of Arrest in Tagalog
Ang pinal na hatol ng Kamara: Mandato ng Pag-aresto laban kay Duterte para sa crimes against humanity – murder bilang indirect co-perpetrator.
Rights group slams self-serving ‘Duterte bill’
Rights group slams self-serving ‘Duterte bill’
In a statement, Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay said that the bill is “thoroughly self-serving and is a slap in the face of the tens of thousands of victims of Duterte's drug war as well as those who suffered other injustices committed under his regime.”
Int’ lawyers group opposes Duterte’s temporary release
Int’ lawyers group opposes Duterte’s temporary release
“While interim release mechanisms serve important human rights purposes, they must not supersede ensuring accountability of individuals accused of very serious crimes against humanity.”
Families of ‘drug war’ victims denounce Duterte’s bid for temporary release
Families of ‘drug war’ victims denounce Duterte’s bid for temporary release
“Age and health, while relevant, cannot outweigh the rights of victims to see the process of justice carried to its end. The facilities of the ICC, the conditions of which are vastly superior to those in Philippine prisons, can guarantee the humane treatment of Duterte while he is detained."
Amid Duterte’s arrest, families of ‘drug war’ victims find strength and solidarity
Amid Duterte’s arrest, families of ‘drug war’ victims find strength and solidarity
Since Duterte’s arrest on March 11, families of the victims seem to have been laughing more lately–in between tears. For them, Duterte’s arrest brought mixed emotions. They are happy that he is finally arrested but also restless of the thought that he might still get out and other perpetrators are not yet held accountable.
Progressives wish for Duterte’s conviction as he turns 80
Progressives wish for Duterte’s conviction as he turns 80
"My wish is for Duterte to be convicted. I pray that God grants him long life so he can be held accountable for all the killings he ordered. This way, we can achieve justice. He can grow old in that place."
Protests held abroad after Duterte’s arrest
Protests held abroad after Duterte’s arrest
“This long-awaited development marks a significant victory for the thousands of victims of Duterte’s bloody war on drugs and their families as well as the repression and brutal killings of activists and civilian communities, who have relentlessly fought for justice despite threats, intimidation, and state repression.”
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