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The Philippines: “Stop the Killings”

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Carlos H. Conde

By Carlos H. Conde Frontline/World It was a Saturday night and the open-air bar was filling up with young people. As they streamed in, their eyes fixed on the band playing a song by Coldplay, they seemed dazzled by the … Continue reading →

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Publication of #humanrights handbook for soldiers is not compliance w/ #UPR, @Abi_Valte. Successful prosecution of suspects is. #Philippines 1 minute ago
Jessica took my breath away with The Prayer. I don't see how she can't win this thing. #idolfinale 2 minutes ago
RT @CHR_Chair_Etta: Freedom of expression and freedom of thought are what have given rise to the classics and contemporary music. http: ... 13 minutes ago
"If you commit #humanrights abuses, I will see to it that you are punished." We wish @PresidentNoy tell this to soldiers & law enforcers. 47 minutes ago
#Philippines military "works w/ other stakeholders & #humanrights groups," says @Abi_Valte. Not entirely true. Talk to @CHR_Chair_Etta. #UPR 1 hour ago
#Philippines is "task force country"-we have a TF for everything. But creating a TF is not the same as prosecuting killers #humanrights #UPR 1 hour ago
As Manila Mayor Lim would put it, "Accountability applies to all, or none at all." #humanrights #philippines #coronatrial #cjontrial 8 hours ago
Aquino has spoken forcefully of need to hold Corona accountable. Why cant he do same w/ #humanrights violators in military? #CJontrial #UPR 8 hours ago
#Philippines govt has to abide by its UN #UPR commitments -- end killing of activists, prosecute killers. Not happening so far. #humanrights 9 hours ago
#Philippines govt shd cast accountability net wider to include soldiers &officers who remain unpunished for #humanrights abuses #Coronatrial 9 hours ago
Fewer killings is good bt true test of improved #humanrights in #Philippines is trial & punishmnt of killers @Abi_Valte #UPR #PhilippinesUPR 9 hours ago
#Philippines ready to face UN human rights review, says Aquino spox @abi_valte http://t.co/dtzqK70w #UPR #philippinesUPR 9 hours ago
RT @newshound16: Sly move from the CJ. Take me down and I take you down with me. I'm guessing a scramble to the banks tom #CJontrial 14 hours ago