Philippines: New President Brings Little Hope for Justice
Activists efforts to repair the Marcos’ family’ public image, but warn that interest in boosting the country’s rights record is limited.
Activists efforts to repair the Marcos’ family’ public image, but warn that interest in boosting the country’s rights record is limited.
With little protection, independent media struggle to uncover the truth and stay safe.
Relatives call for more action to find those who disappeared amid interethnic violence 12 years ago.
Many victims - usually people from the poorest slum areas - are never found. Campaigners say the police are often responsible.
The occupying forces are appointing local sympathisers to run services and private enterprises in the southern region. But it’s not working out as planned.
The international community needs to take steps over latest human rights outrage if it wants to retain any regional influence or authority.
Moscow refuses to acknowledge thousands of detentions as prisoners families’ fear for their fate.
With Ukrainian news sites blocked, disinformation shapes people’s perception of events.
Rights organisations maintain that systematic lack of action in investigating such crimes serves to empower perpetrators.