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Philippines: Violent dispersal of peaceful protesters celebrating World Teachers' Day in Manila

Front Line is deeply concerned following reports of the violent dispersal of members of the teachers'union, Action and Solidarity for the Empowerment of Teachers (ASSERT), during a peaceful demonstration aimed at celebrating World Teachers' Day on 5 October 2007. Further concern is expressed about the lack of governmental response regarding accusations of police misconduct.  Read More

Philippines: Human rights defenders from KARAPATAN-Cebu receive death threats and allegations of kidnapping against Vimarie

Front Line is deeply concerned following reports that human rights defenders, Dennis Abarrientos, Vimarie Arcilla, Jean Suarez and Concordia Oyao have received threatening text messages to their mobile phones and the 79th Infantry Battalion-Philippine Army (IB-PA) have made allegations of kidnapping against Vimarie Arcilla. Dennis Abarrientos is the Secretary-General of Karapatan-Cebu, Vimarie Arcilla is the Public Information Officer, Jean Suarez is Research and Documentation Officer and Concordia Oyao is Direct Services Officer. Karapatan Alliance for the Advancement of People's Rights is an alliance of individuals, groups and organisations working for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines.  Read More

Philippines: Killing of human rights defender Celso Pojas

Front Line is deeply concerned following reports that human rights defender Celso Pojas was shot dead on 15 May 2008 outside the offices of the Farmers Association in Davao City (FADC). Celso Pojas was Secretary General of the FADC. He had spoken out against militarisation in indigenous communities and worked to defend the land rights of farmers and indigenous people in the Philippines.  Read More

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