
Journey to justice begins for Duterte’s EJK victims
2025年3月14日 · Their work centered on supporting EJK victims since 2016 through case documentation, legal aid, and community building. The group collaborates with organizations like the National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL) to provide legal support for the victims and has submitted cases to the ICC, citing lack of progress of their lawsuits filed in ...
Remembering EJK victims | Inquirer Opinion
2024年11月1日 · However, for the families of thousands of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the Duterte drug war, remembering brings with it painful memories of how once productive lives were suddenly, brutally and unjustly cut short, often in the middle of the night, and by the police who were sworn to serve and protect the public.
CHR calls on Palace to provide protection to EJK kin
2025年3月11日 · Rise Up for Life and for Rights (Rise Up), a group of families and advocates of EJK victims under Duterte’s drug war, shared initial reactions from some victims’ families on Facebook. “Welcome!”—These are the words spoken by the families of those killed during Duterte’s time,” said Llore Pasco, the mother of two drug war victims.
Families of EJK victims seek justice from ICC trial amid challenges …
2024年10月13日 · MANILA, Philippines — Families of extrajudicial killing (EJK) victims are turning to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in their pursuit of justice, as filing cases in the country has proven...
EJK remains a ‘serious problem’ in the Philippines — U.S. State ...
2024年4月24日 · MANILA, Philippines — A report from the United States (U.S.) Department of State said that extrajudicial killings (EJKs) in the Philippines remain a “serious problem”. In a 58-page Country Reports...
Solons: ICC case against Duterte serves EJK victims, not political ...
2025年3月12日 · “This is about accountability, not politics. If we are to be a nation of laws, we must not allow anyone, no matter how powerful, to escape justice,” they said. “Duterte had his time in power. He ruled with an iron fist. He made a mockery of human rights. Now, he must face the consequences.”
KARAPATAN: Duterte et. al. should be made accountable for EJKs, …
2024年10月28日 · Extrajudicial killings (EJK) have long served as a weapon wielded by state fascists to quell mass resistance and spread terror. Rodrigo Duterte is accountable for the extrajudicial killings of up to 30,000 drug suspects, but he is likewise responsible for the summary execution of 422 political activists and the frustrated extrajudicial killing ...
Ex-mayor to speak about EJK in House - The Manila Times
2024年9月26日 · CEBU CITY — Former mayor Tomas Osmeña has been invited anew to speak as a resource person at the House of Representatives, this time to share his insights on extrajudicial killings (EJKs). His testimony is expected to play a key role in the ongoing legislative inquiry into a spate of killings, which have sparked human rights concerns across ...
Duterte's arrest marks progress toward justice for EJK victims, says …
2025年3月11日 · The arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte represents a major step forward in seeking justice for the victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the previous administration’s drug war, according to Bayan Muna chairperson and former lawmaker Neri Colmenares, along with other progressive groups.
EJK victims' kin cite surge in online harassment after Duterte arrest ...
6 天之前 · MANILA – An ecumenical human rights group has reported a surge in online harassment against families of extrajudicial killing (EJK) victims during the previous administration's drug war following the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement issued Monday, Rise Up for Life and…