De Lima to PNP: Prove drug war victims fought back

Credit to Author: racosta| Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2019 21:07:37 +0000

The Philippine National Police must present proof that the individuals killed in antidrug operations had fought back against authorities, according to Sen. Leila de Lima.

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Drug policies should rebuild, not threaten lives–UN exec

Credit to Author: clopez| Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 21:44:00 +0000

Drug policies should rebuild, not threaten lives–UN exec

United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said the Philippines’ war on drugs should not be held up as a model by any country fighting narcotics

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Palace hits UN exec’s remark on drug war: You think you know better?

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 07:05:05 +0000

Malacañang on Thursday dismissed the remarks of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet that the drug war in the Philippines “should not be considered a model by any country.”

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All eyes on Bachelet for first speech as UN rights chief

GENEVA: New UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet will give a widely anticipated speech Monday, with many eager for clues to how she will address rights crises around the world. The former Chilean president will open the UN Human Rights Council’s September session as the body continues to reel from Washington’s decision three months ago to […]

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