Landmines in Libya: Technical Briefing Note
This briefing note was first issued by HRW on May 10, 2011. An updated version was issued on June 3, 2011.
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Philippine military abuses flourish: HRW
Philippine President Benigno Aquino has failed to curb extra-judicial killings and other human rights abuses by the military during his first year in office, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.Continue Reading
"No Justice Just Adds to the Pain"
Killings, Disappearances, and Impunity in the Philippines
This 96-page report details strong evidence of military involvement in seven killings and three enforced disappearances of leftist activi…Continue Reading
Letter from Human Rights Watch to Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Eduardo Oban, Jr.
Gen. Eduardo Oban, Jr.
Chief of Staff
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Office of the Commanding General
Fort Andres Bonifacio
Metro Manila
Philippines
Via facsimile: +63 2 911 6436
Re: Alleged extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances
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"No Justice Just Adds to the Pain"
Killings, Disappearances, and Impunity in the Philippines
This 96-page report details strong evidence of military involvement in seven killings and three enforced disappearances of leftist activi…Continue Reading
Letter from Human Rights Watch to Philippines Deputy Ombudsman for Military and Other Law Enforcement Offices
Officer-in-Charge, Deputy Ombudsman for Military and Other Law Enforcement Offices
Ombudsman Building
Agham Road, North Triangle, Diliman
Quezon City 1101
The Philippines
Via facsimile: +63-2-926-8776
Re: Alleged extrajudicial killings and enforced dis…Continue Reading
Letter from Human Rights Watch to Philippine National Police Director General Raul Bacalzo
Raul M. Bacalzo
Director General, Philippine National Police
Office of the Chief PNP
Camp Crame, Quezon City
Metro Manila 1111
The Philippines
Via facsimile: +632 724 8763
Re: Alleged extrajudicial killings and abductions (enforced disappearances)
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Letter from Human Rights Watch to Philippines Justice Secretary Leila de Lima
I am writing to solicit your views for our research on extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in the Philippines, particularly those occurring since June 30, 2010.
Hon. Leila de Lima…Continue Reading
Letter from Human Rights Watch to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Philippines
Central Committee
Communist Party of the Philippines
c/o National Democratic Front of the Philippines
NDFP International Information Office
Postbus 19195
3501 DD Utrecht
The Netherlands
Via facsimile: +31 84 7589930
Re: Alleged extrajudicial killings
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Philippines: New Killings as Impunity Reigns
(Manila) – The Philippine government’s failure to investigate and prosecute extrajudicial killings fuels further military abuses, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The government should ensure that officials vigorously investigate ser…Continue Reading
John Baird talks trade, human rights in China
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird is in China to mend strained ties and promote trade, even as he broaches the sensitive issue of human rights.Continue Reading
India: Address Rights Issues During Clinton Visit
(New Delhi) – India and the United States should make human rights a central focus of talks during US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s visit to India, Human Rights Watch said today. Clinton is leading a 25-member delegation for an India-US Strategi…Continue Reading
Libya: Gaddafi Must Be Held Accountable for Crimes Against Humanity
Richard Dicker, Director of International Justice , argues that any political deal allowing Muammar Gaddafi to avoid prosecution before the ICC would compromise peace and deny the victims of crimes against human…Continue Reading
Libya: Gaddafi Must Be Held Accountable for Crimes Against Humanity
Richard Dicker, Director of International Justice , argues that any political deal allowing Muammar Gaddafi to avoid prosecution before the ICC would compromise peace and deny the victims of crimes against human…Continue Reading
US: Put a Stop to the HALT Act
Current immigration law often disregards the human right to family unity. But a few provisions in U.S. law allow the government to acknowledge the importance of family ties and to use its discretion to prevent unf…Continue Reading