Karapatan ST is calling for the release of all remains to give them “justice and a decent burial, in accordance with the international humanitarian law.”
Remains of slain civilians, suspected NPA fighters in Rizal missing
Tags: International Humanitarian Law
Bayan Muna solon honors daughter, condemns military for desecrating remains
“No mother would renounce a child who set aside her personal interests to offer her life for the people and for the defense of our ancestral land.”
The state-approved art of desecration
State-approved bloodlust has resulted in grief for families of victims and profit for those who engage in bloody business. Out of all of Duterte’s campaign promises, it seems his challenge to “put up more funeral parlors” was the one that became true.
Police detain civilians after killing suspected NPA hors de combat
Under the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, Caraig’s rights as hors de combat were violated.
Police deny families right to claim remains of 3 alleged NPA fighters
“Instead of mourning for our loved ones, we feel spiteful at the police officers who are denying the remains of our loved ones.” By JUSTIN UMALI Bulatlat.com SANTA ROSA, Laguna – Elements of the Philippine National Police have taken the remains of three suspected members of the revolutionary New People’s Army to Camp Vicente Lim,…
NPA spokesperson arrested
“When he was arrested in the hospital as hors de combat (out of action due to injury or damage) he should have been clear from any legal obligation.” By JUSTIN UMALI Bulatlat.com MANILA – The spokesperson for the New People’s Army Melito Glor Command in the Southern Tagalog region was arrested in San Juan, Metro…
NPA-Northern Samar raids ‘abusive Marawi battalion’
Since 2017 peasants and peasant women in Northern Samar have complained of extra-judicial killings, military encampment in public schools and in barangays, forcible mass evacuation affecting 2,423 victims, illegal arrest and detention, series of aerial bombing, psywar and surveillance, destruction of properties, sexual harassment and others.
‘Duterte, most dangerous macho-fascist in the gov’t’- Gabriela Women’s Party
“We women have proven our worth and power in different levels, by joining forces with the numerous struggling masses.”
State security forces account for 71% of rights, humanitarian law violations
From 2004 to 2014 shows that majority of the reported violations were perpetrated by state security forces against civilians.
Parago killing a humanitarian law violation – NPA
Leoncio “Kumander Parago” Pitao was being treated for diabetes, hyperthyroidism and hepatitis when soldiers of the 6th Scout Ranger Company, 2nd Scout Ranger Battalion peppered him with bullets on June 28 at around 2:30 p.m. in barangay Panalum, Paquibato district, Davao City.
Rebel’s kin slam military’s breach of humanitarian law
“If he died in an encounter, they would not hear anything from us. Our family would just claim his body. But when we learned that he was still alive when he was taken by the soldiers and the police and ended up dead while in their custody, we are determined to fight for justice.” ˆGene Campaner, brother of slain NPA guerrilla