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[Urgent Action] Killing of an anti-mining advocate in Salcedo, Eastern Samar -The Observatory

[Urgent Action] Killing of an anti-mining advocate in Salcedo, Eastern Samar -The Observatory

URGENT APPEAL – THE OBSERVATORY PHL 003 / 0612 / OBS 062 Intimidation/death threats/assassination Philippines June 20, 2012 The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint programme of the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), requests your urgent intervention in the following situation in The … Continue reading »

[Urgent Action] (Philippines) A “Dumagat” tribal member was abducted by unidentified armed persons believed to be affiliated with the military

Urgent Action: (Philippines) A “Dumagat” tribal member was abducted by unidentified armed persons believed to be affiliated with the military Type of Violation:  Enforced Disappearance Victim: Rodiemer “Demer” Dela Cruz Morada Date and Time of Incident: August 23, 2011, 9:00am Alleged Perpetrators: Unidentified armed persons believed to be members of the military _____________________________________________________________________ Account of … Continue reading »