THE 6th IISS ASIAN SECURITY SUMMIT SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE Singapore Sunday 3 June 2007 SECURING REGIONAL WATERS: HOW MUCH PROGRESS? Hon…
Manila, Philippines (AHN) – Policemen in northern Philippines will be deployed as teachers in rebel-infested areas. Chief Superintendent Leopoldo Bataoil,…
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They’re urging for independent autopsy of Grecil’s remains, particularly since there were traces of powder burns on the child’s head — an indication that she may have been shot at close range, the groups said.
The CHR, according to Kabiba, is �passing the burden of proof to the victim and is trying to vindicate human-rights violators.� It added that the CHR�s conclusion — that Grecil died in a crossfire during a legitimate encounter — “is actually inconclusive because the CHR did not actually employ scientific and defensible probing methods like the conduct of autopsy.�
Lack of Merit? Grecil’s parents, shown here during a press conference in Manila in April, have also filed charges against the soldiers before the courts and the ombudsman. (Photo by arkibongbayan.org)
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