[In the news] Aquino receives failing mark from rights advocates | Sun.Star

Aquino receives failing mark from rights advocates | Sun.Star.

By Kathrina Alvarez and Virgil B. Lopez

MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III is no different from his predecessor when it comes to addressing human rights violations in the country, a rights alliance said Wednesday.

“No substantial change from the GMA (Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo) regime,” Jigs Clamor, Karapatan acting secretary general, said referring to the current human rights situation in the country.

Karapatan is an alliance of individuals, groups and organization working for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines.

The militant group said 48 persons have been victims of extrajudicial killings, 81 were illegally arrested and detained, and over 8,000 persons claimed they have been subjected to threat and intimidation by the military and police.

Clamor said the figures gave a preview of more rights violations to be committed under President Aquino, unless he addresses the root causes of insurgency such as poverty and bringing violators to justice.

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HRonlinePH says…

Lack of P-Noy’s explicit policy on human rights opens doors for violations on the ground.