Philippines: Keep Human Rights Promises | Human Rights Watch

The Philippines should take meaningful steps to protect human rights and promote accountability at home as a new member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to President Benigno Aquino, III released today. Human Rights Watch called on the Aquino administration to investigate and prosecute officials, military personnel, and police officers implicated in extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and other serious rights violations in the Philippines.

"The Philippines should use its membership in the Human Rights Council to end abuses around the globe, but it should also address the persistent abuses at home," said Elaine Pearson, deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch.

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