The Center for Public Integrity, which does "investigative journalism in the public interest," published a report yesterday on how US military aid in the deterioration of the human rights situation…
"Because of their arrogance and pretended superiority, the Americans invaded Iraq to kill Saddam Hussein but ended up destroying the country. We don't want that to happen to us. I don't like their presence here."
MANILA, Philippines — The umbrella group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan today assailed the allegedly secrecy employed by the Arroyo government in entering into a Status Forces Agreement with Australia.
?The Philippine government has entered into an agreement with a foreign government with no one else knowing the details. The contents of the SOFA have been deliberately hidden from the public so as to avoid scrutiny and protest. The signing is treasonous because it allows foreign intervention in our country,? said Bayan secretary general Renato M. Reyes Jr.
MANILA — The Bagong Alyansang Makabayan ( Bayan ) today picketed the Australian Embassy in Makati. The group was protesting President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo?s visit to Australia and the impending signing of a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) which allows the entry of Australian troops to the Philippines.
The protesters carried signs saying ?No to SOFA? and ?Stop Aid to a Dictator?.
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