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Human rights advocates seek UN support for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, anti-terror law

In a press release, the Philippine Universal Periodic Watch Review said that the delegation will be attending a session to testify on the “continuing human rights violations” under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

New UNODC research on child recruitment and exploitation by terrorist groups shows need for a united front on child protection

Children around the world are victims of a serious form of violence: recruitment and exploitation by terrorist groups.  Recognizing the gravity of this situation and the scarcity of related data and evidence, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), together with national research partners and the support of the European Union, launched a new study Targeted by Terror.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Sulu residents led cops to lair of woman tagged as terrorist

The support of Muslim clerics in Sulu helped government operatives arrest the most wanted terrorist in the Bangsamoro region, linked to transnational terror groups. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

US-designated ‘global terrorist’ woman arrested in Sulu

A woman classified as a “specially designated global terrorist” by the United States for her involvement in international terror groups was arrested at dawn yesterday in Indanan, Sulu......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Woman accused of being terror fund facilitator arrested in Sulu

The woman is identified as a ‘specially designated global terrorist’ by the US and listed by the United Nations Security Council for her alleged links to the Al-Qaeda.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

UN rapporteur to gov t: Repeal Anti-Terror Law, Cybercrime Prevention Act

Khan called these “laws of concern” that threaten the freedom of expression in the Philippines despite the Constitution’s guarantee of the right to freedom of expression......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Guterres: UN to punish staffers involved in ‘terror,’ urges UNRWA funding

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres implores governments to continue supporting the UN refugee agency for Palestinians after multiple countries paused funding.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws

“Our gravest concern now is the new policies which attack freedom of expression: specifically the Anti-Terror Law and Executive Order 70 which created the NTF-ELCAC. This emboldened state actors, such as the police and military to commit abuses on a scale last seen during the first Marcos administration.” The post Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

PRO-7: Rules on anti-terror law to boost efforts against terrorism in CV

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An official of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) said that they were preparing to make the necessary adjustments in line with the newly-implemented rules on anti-terrorism cases. On January 15, 2024, the “Rules on the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020 and Related Laws” officially took effect.   This.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

6 UN experts sound alarm over Philippine government’s ‘unchecked’ anti-terror powers

The UN experts counted at least 24 alleged victims of rights violations from the government’s counter-terrorism efforts from 2019 to 2023 — which covers the second half of the Duterte administration and Marcos’ first year in office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Terrorists are jokers

The Anti-terror Law is a product of hysteria and paranoia of the previous administration. It aims to fight terrorism, but it is by itself the mother of all terrors, so it seems. From it emerge the awkward, leery stunts and exploits of those in the corridors of power. One big reason why I have never […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

1st LD Writethru: 3 killed, 1 injured in Philippine clashes

MANILA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops killed two suspected rebels during a clash in the southern Philippines early on Thursday morning, the military said. In a report, the military said the troops were combing a village near Lebak town in Sultan Kudarat province in the southern Philippines when they clashed with around 10 New People's Army (NPA) rebels before 6 a.m. local time. The troops recovered.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated News1 hr. 38 min. ago

2 NPA rebels killed in Sultan Kudarat clash

2 NPA rebels killed in Sultan Kudarat clash.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated News10 hr. 28 min. ago

2 killed in Tawi-Tawi drug sting

Two drug suspects were killed in an alleged shootout with anti-narcotics agents in Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Soldiers on mission vs communist rebels killed by lightning in Kalinga

Two soldiers on a mission against communist guerillas between the borders of Pasil and Lubuagan town in Kalinga were killed not by rebels but by a lightning last Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

More bodies found in Indonesia after flash floods killed dozens and submerged homes

More bodies found in Indonesia after flash floods killed dozens and submerged homes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Indonesia floods: At least 34 killed, 16 missing

Datar, Indonesia–At least 34 people were killed and 16 more were missing in western Indonesia after flash floods and cold lava flow from one of the archipelago’s most active volcanos damaged homes, roads and mosques, officials said Sunday. Hours of heavy rain caused flooding in Agam and Tanah Datar districts in West Sumatra province on Saturday evening, threatening.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Senior citizen killed while crossing the street in Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 70-year-old senior citizen was killed when she was hit by a multicab while crossing the street using the pedestrian lane in Barangay Bulacao, Cebu City early Wednesday morning, May 8. Another individual also suffered injuries during the incident and was rushed to the nearest hospital. The deceased was identified by.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Carnap suspect killed; 2 cohorts arrested

Carnap suspect killed; 2 cohorts arrested.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: 2 motorcycle drivers killed in separate road crashes in Cebu

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, May 6, 2024. 2 motorcycle drivers killed in separate road crashes in Cebu Two motorcycle drivers died in separate road accidents in Cebu before dawn on Monday, May 6. The first accident happened.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024