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The fight goes on: Press freedom in South Asia 2006-2007

Although another tumultuous year has passed in South Asia, overshadowed by political instability, poverty and state repression, journalists and media workers throughout the region have continued their battle for a free press.

?It is clearer than ever that it takes extraordinary courage, dedication and commitment for journalists to tell the essential stories of our communities in the region,? said Jacqueline Park, director, International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Asia-Pacific.
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NPA Says Army Henchman Behind Calinan Massacre

The Front 52 Operations Command of the New People’s Army in Southern Mindanao calls on the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 73rd Infantry Battalion to admit complicity in the massacre of the Gonzaga family in Barangay Dalagdag, Calinan District last April 9.

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Kin of Pantukan Farmer Killed by Soldiers File Murder Raps

DAVAO CITY ? The family of slain farmer Acuiles C. Tungal in Pantukan, Compostela Valley filed murder complaints on Wendnesay against elements of the 25th Infantry Battalion under Lt. Col. Cesar Ideo before the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) XI.

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Sincerity of Davao Candidates on Environment Questioned

DAVAO CITY — The question on the local politicians? sincerity on environmental concern was again raised by the residents of the second district who attended the Green Vote 2007 candidates? forum Friday, the last of the series of forums where local candidates were asked to lay-down their environmental agenda.

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