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Philippines: OSG files motion blocking Beltran’s release

MANILA — Detained Anakpawis lawmaker Crispin’s lawyers Atty. Romeo Capulong and Atty Rachel Pastores said that they have received reports that the Solicitor General Agnes Devanadera yesterday, June 19, filed the government’s motion appealing the decision of the Supreme Court to junk the rebellion charges against their client.

Atty. Pastores expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will not take back its decision favoring Beltran and the Batasan 5.

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Iran: Halt Mass Deportation of Afghans

Investigate Abuses at Three Detention Centers

(London, June 19, 2007) ? Iran should immediately halt the mass
deportations of Afghan nationals and investigate allegations that its
authorities have abused numerous deportees, Human Rights Watch said
today. Iran should also ensure that Afghans faced with deportation are
given the individual opportunity to seek protection based on conditions in
Afghanistan that would threaten their lives or freedom, Human Rights
Watch said.
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US-Philippines partnership produces new TV series on peace education

MANILA — U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie A. Kenney joined Secretary of Education Jesli A. Lapus and Knowledge Channel Foundation Chairman Oscar M. Lopez to formally launch a new peace education television series that will be shown on The Knowledge Channel and distributed to schools across the country. The series, entitled “Salam,” focuses on the lives of four young people, Christian and Muslim, living in Mindanao, and how they learn about peace, conflict resolution, and the importance of community, tolerance and social responsibility.
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