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Members of the Sandugo Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self Determination protest in front of the headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday morning, May 18, 2018, and dumped rubbles at the gates of the camp to symbolize the "ruined lives" brought by the martial law. (Photo courtesy of Kathy Yamzon)

Indigenous, Moro groups fear Anti-Terror Law repeating past abuses

Indigenous Peoples and Moro groups denounced the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 which they fear would put them into more danger as experienced in the past.

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Read more about the article Groups raise alarm as Duterte signs anti-terror law
Braving the rain, youth activists hold a protest action at a park in Cagayan de Oro to express their indignation over the anti-terrorism bill in time for the observance of the 122nd Independence Day on Friday (June 12). (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Groups raise alarm as Duterte signs anti-terror law

Local and international groups raised the alarm as the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 was signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, July 3.

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Arrest of Balingasag 7 draws condemnation from indigenous groups

Lumad organizations and their advocates are calling for the immediate release of the seven Lumad who were arrested in a raid in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental and are facing what they claim as trumped-up charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives.

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Read more about the article UN human rights chief urges Duterte not to sign anti-terrorism act
Michele Bachelet, Presidente of Chile speaks during Special Session of the Human Rights Council. 29 March 2017.(Photo Courtesy of un.org)

UN human rights chief urges Duterte not to sign anti-terrorism act

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has called on President Rodrigo Duterte not to sign the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act 2020, citing its “chilling effects” on human rights and humanitarian work that has been under siege under his administration.

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Read more about the article Karapatan urges DOJ to reject Anti-Terror Bill
Members of progressive groups and various organizations troop to the University of the Philippines-Diliman campus on June 12, the Philippines' 122nd Independence Day, to hold the 'grand mañanita' where they called for the junking of the Anti-Terrorism Bill despite a government ban on mass gatherings. The birthday-themed protest was also a criticism against the National Capital Region Police Office for holding an early morning “extravagant” party for its chief, Brigadier General Debold Sinas, last May 8 where partygoers violated physical distancing and liquor ban during the enhanced community quarantine. (Maro Enriquez/davaotoday.com)

Karapatan urges DOJ to reject Anti-Terror Bill

Human Rights group Karapatan urges the Department of Justice (DOJ) to recommend the veto of the Anti-Terrorism Bill which it is set to review before the president decides on the bill.

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