By ARTHUR L. ALLAD-IW Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY —After evading the law for 18 years, a suspect in the killing of a human rights worker surrendered to authorities. Mathew or Mateo Fanao, one of the five members of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (Cafgu) allegedly involved in the murder of Cristopher…
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Prosecutor Opposes Executive Clemency for Rights Worker’s Killer
Supporting the plea for justice by the victim’s kin, an Assistant City Prosecutor objected to the Board of Pardons and Parole’s (BPP) consideration to propose executive clemency for one of the convicted killers of human rights worker Christopher L. Batan. BY ARTHUR L. ALLAD-IW Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat BAGUIO CITY (246 kms north of…
12 years after death: Justice Still Eludes Human Rights Leader
The frustrating quest for justice for Christopher Batan’s death reflects the justice system in the country: It works at a snail’s pace and you don’t even know if it is headed to the right direction. Twelve years since his death, Chris’ family, friends and tribe mates are still waiting for full justice. BY ARTHUR L.…