Philippines: Martial Law Imposed As Troops Battle Islamists
Residents of area overrun by militants say that harsh response risks further human rights abuses.
Residents of area overrun by militants say that harsh response risks further human rights abuses.
Public hope anti-establishment figures will deliver what current government has failed to do.
Officials insist there is no direct link between Syrian/Iraqi militants and their supporters in Mindanao.
Citizen watch initiative will help ensure funds reach those who need it.
Crowd-mapping to monitor local government accountability.
IWPR project aimed at combating climate of impunity over extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances featured on website of leading Philippine broadcaster.
Military only helps fan flames of suspicion by their refusal to open themselves up to civilian inspection.
New IWPR initiative seeks to build consensus over what is a deeply divisive issue.
It should not buy government assertion that because it no longer wants the agreement in present form, it's a dead issue.