HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH:
Noy shows no commitment to justice
By Michaela P. del Callar 10/08/2010A New York-based human rights watchdog said President Aquino has yet to fulfill his campaign promise to address human rights abuses and eradicate private armies, which according to the group, “jeopardizes his stated commitment to justice.”
Human Rights Watch (HRW) said 100 days into his presidency, Aquino has not yet carried out his pledge to abolish private armies, provide justice for human rights abuses, and address impunity by the police and military. Aquino, it said, must address these persistent problems with long-term measures.
“President Aquino came into office with a mandate to abolish abusive forces and pursue justice for serious abuses,” Elaine Pearson, HRW deputy Asia director, said Wednesday. “He made impassioned promises, but 100 days on, we’re still waiting for action.”
Since Aquino took office on June 30, 2010, human rights organizations have reported killings of three journalists and 16 leftist activists..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20101008hed2.html
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