By Rio MatroAs seen on the August 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel It has been reported in a leading Philippine newspaper that nearly 500 civilians have been killed so far this year as a result of “a wave of targeted attacks.” The fatalities were the actual targets and not just part of what former […]
Category: Extra-judicial killings
Passage of Iceland resolution is prelude to justice and accountability.
As seen on the August 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel On July 11, 2019, the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) voted to pass the resolution tabled by Iceland, which asked member-states to take concrete steps on the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines during the council’s 41st session. “Karapatan welcomes the […]
Duterte admits extrajudicial killings
President Rodrigo Duterte admitted that his ‘only sin’ is the extrajudicial killings as collateral damage for his administration’s brutal war against illegal drugs.
“I saw Duterte kill 8 times”: Edgar Matobato
Edgar Matobato, self-confessed member of the notorious Davao Death Squad, categorically said that he personally witnessed Rodrigo Duterte kill at least eight times.
Duterte not sorry over his ‘stupid God’ remark
To this day, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has remained unapologetic over his “stupid God” remark.
UN Human Rights Council ask PH to stop killings
38 nations ask PH: Stop killings, probe abuses The Philippines is again come under fire from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) after 38 nations reiterated their call on President Duterte to end the killings in its war on drugs. The UN body also slammed DU30’s refusal to cooperate with the UNHRC in investigating […]