Human Rights Violations Intensify in the Ilocos Region

Cases of Human Rights Violations (January-June 2008)

Human Rights Violation

No. of Cases

No. of Victims
Summary Execution

1

1

Physical Assault/Injuries

1

2

Coercion

5

24

Threat/Harassment/Intimidation

9

17

Criminalization of Political Acts/Offenses

3

3

Restriction or Violent Dispersal of Mass Actions/Public Assemblies and Gatherings

1

5

Use of Public Places for Military Purposes and Endangerment of Civilians

2

2 Communities*

Hamletting

2

2 Communities*

Exploitation of Women in the Context of Armed Conflict

1

1

Violation Children’s Rights to Protection or Safety by State or its Agents

2

3

Violation of Basic Student Rights and Academic Freedom

2

10

Total:

29

66 excluding the 4 communities

(Bulatlat.com)

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