Unfazed by the continuing government crackdown against activists and progressive leaders, a youth leader in Davao City urges fellow Davaoeños to defend the people’s democratic rights during the 74th International Human Rights Day commemoration Saturday, December 10. (Photo by Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)
Protesters refuse to sit on chairs prepared by police authorities for them along Roxas Avenue in Davao City on the International Human Rights Day, December 10, 2020. They instead placed photos of victims of political killings under the Duterte administration. (Photo courtesy of Bern Pormento)
A “special investigating body” of the “Compostela Valley People’s Democratic Government” has recommended “an order for the immediate arrest and commencement of the trial” of 23 respondents composed of army, police and government civilian personnel implicated in the “murder” of Roque Antivo.
Activists march along the city’s downtown area commemorating the 65th year of International Human Rights Day, as they deplore the continuing impunity under Aquino’s administration with the killings of farmers and military abuses. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
A child of a protester holds up a placard during a rally at Davao City’s Rizal Park commemorating the 65th International Human Rights Day. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Farmers listen to a speech during a rally held at Davao City’s Rizal Park in commemoration of International Human Rights Day. These farmers join the rally to call attention to the lack of support after Typhoon Pablo and continuing military operations. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
