Enforced Disappearances Still a Scourge in Philippines The Persistence of Impunity The recent acquittal of a former Army general for the 2006 abduction and torture of two brothers in the Philippines has once again underscored the persistence of impunity for enforced disappearances in the country. Raymond Manalo, who had alleged […]
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The Lingering Scourge of Enforced Disappearances in the Philippines
Enforced Disappearances Still a Scourge in Philippines Acquittal of Ex-General, Recent Abductions Underscore Impunity for the Crime October 11, 2023 By The recent acquittal of a former Army general for the abduction and torture of two brothers in 2006 sheds light on the persistent problem of enforced disappearances in the […]
Burkina Faso’s Army: A Dark Shadow of Unlawful Killings and Enforced Disappearances
Burkina Faso: Unlawful Killings, ‘Disappearances’ by the Army Introduction Human Rights Watch has released a report detailing unlawful killings and enforced disappearances by the Burkina Faso armed forces in their counterinsurgency operations against Islamist armed groups. These abuses have taken place in the Séno province since February 2023, sparking concerns […]