PHILIPPINES: Killing the ideals of dissent & free speech - two more killed, one wounded in attacks
Nexon Togao (center) is seen in this photo hours before he died. Photo: Task Force Lugait
Statement : On December 9, the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has expressed its deep concern over the renewed targeted attacks of journalists and activists. In the space of one week, five journalists and activists, known critics against corruption, wrong doings of local politicians, extrajudicial killings, and so on, have been killed. These killings were done in broad daylight and in crowded places displaying a blatant disregard for the rule of law and most definitely to send a message to the public - such dissent will not be tole Read More...
THAILAND: Court to read verdict in freedom of expression case
Urgent Appeal Case : On 11 December 2013, at 9 am in the Bangkok Southern Criminal Court on Sathorn Road, the Supreme Court verdict will be read in the case of Bantit (last name withheld), charged with violating Article 112 of the Criminal Code in Black Case No. 725/2548 (Red Case No. 1483/2549), will be read. The reading of the verdict, which had been scheduled initially for September 2013, was postponed due to illness of the defendant. The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) urges all concerned persons to attend the court as observers, and calls on other interested persons to follow the case closely. Read More...
ASIA: Civil society needs to converge to protect rights
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Statement : Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Human Rights Day, the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has released a comprehensive report, State of Human Rights in Asia 2013, covering Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Hunger in Asia. The report can be accessed here. Read More...
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