THREAD: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet presents her report on the killings and human rights abuses in the Philippines.
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges President Rodrigo Duterte to refrain from signing the controversial anti-terrorism bill
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights cites ‘serious human rights abuses… including extrajudicial killings in the Philippines'
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: The campaign against illegal drugs is being carried out without regard for the rule of law. The killings have been widespread, systematic, and ongoing
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra: An assessment of the human rights situation in the Philippines can only be credible when it is properly informed of the context on the ground
Sec. Guevarra tells UN Human Rights Council: Our President ran and won on a campaign promise of a drug-free Philippines. The President has discharged this mandate faithfully. It enjoys strong and widespread support of our people
Sec. Guevarra: Claims that there is impunity or near impunity in the country find no anchor in a system that provides every avenue to examine claims of wrongdoing
CHR Commissioner Karen Lucia Gomez-Dumpit: The over reliance on a strong-arm approach has largely contributed to the pervading culture of impunity. To improve the human rights situation, the Philippines must change course, translate UN recommendations into concrete actions
CHR calls on Philippine gov't to 'immediately halt the harmful rhetoric' from govt officials
CHR urges gov't to allow full cooperation of the PNP, other law enforcement agencies with the CHR for the probe on drug war killings
CHR calls for 'stronger human rights safeguards' in the controversial anti-terrorism bill
Finland reads statement of Nordic countries, expresses concern for drug war killings in PH: Urgent steps must be taken to ensure full accountability
Belgium says it is 'shocked' by the report that drug war killings are widespread and systematic, urges Philippines to uphold its international human rights obligations
China expresses support for the Philippines: China has a positive assessment of Philippine government’s efforts and achievements in promoting economic development, eliminating poverty and ensuring people’s human rights
China: We support the Philippine government's law enforcement actions to fight drug crimes
China notes it voted against the UN Human Rights Council to probe the killings and human rights abuses in the Philippines
Japan says it provides assistance to the Philippines in the construction of rehab facilities and expects that 'accountability will be ensured in the fight against illegal drugs'
Austria says it remains "very concerned" about the report indicating intimidation of independent news sources in the Philippines, as well as "what appear to be politically-motivated charges against journalists"
Switzerland: We call on the Philippines to intensify cooperation with the High Commissioner for Human Rights and guarantee freedom of expression and of the press
United Kingdom says it remains strongly committed to supporting human rights defenders, land rights activists and journalists in the PH: They should be able to operate without fear of reprisal
Iceland cites ABS-CBN shutdown and conviction of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa
Iceland: There's serious threat to freedom of expression and media freedom in the Philippines
Icleand initiated the resolution seeking probe into the Philippines’ human rights situation
Human Rights Watch: About 100 children have died in the Philippines’ anti-drug campaign
Human Rights Watch hits the Philippines failure to make ‘significant attempt’ to hold those responsible accountable, calls for independent and impartial investigation
Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development: We echo the call for an international investigation, as the [Philippine] government's actions have proven that it's unwilling and incapable of providing accountability | @kristellimpot
Kakay Pamaran of Union Theological Seminary PH says the anti-terrorism bill is in contrast with international human rights standards and calls on the HRC to help put an end to human rights violations in the Philippines | @kristellimpot
CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit: Crucial in the overall response of government is to accept that the killings are widespread and systematic (1/2) | @kristellimpot
CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit: It must also not confine the coverage of this review to exclude other victims of the anti-drug campaign and must look beyond government's own numbers (2/2) | @kristellimpot
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says her office is following developments on the cases against surrounding Maria Ressa, Rappler, and ABS-CBN | @eimorpsantos
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls for independent, impartial, and credible investigation into the human rights situation in the Philippines | @eimorpsantos
