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Two More Alarming Cases of Weaponization of the Law

by Walden Bello, Amnesty International Philippines' Most Distinguished Defender of Human Rights Awardee (2023) I am extremely alarmed by recent acts of the Philippine government that clearly aim to stifle dissent and progressive movements. The first is the filing of...
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On the Release of Amanda Echanis

I welcome and celebrate the acquittal and release of peasant organizer Amanda Echanis, who was today cleared of trumped-up charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives. Amanda endured five long years of unjust imprisonment since her arrest in December...
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It is Time to Release Mary Jane Veloso

IT IS TIME TO RELEASE MARY JANE VELOSO. by Walden Bello, Amnesty International Philippines’ Most Distinguished Defender of Human Rights Awardee (2023) I strongly call for the granting of clemency and compassionate release of Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina domestic...
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Stand against State Censorship and Repression! Protect our Youth!

STAND AGAINST STATE CENSORSHIP AND REPRESSION! PROTECT OUR YOUTH! by Walden Bello, Amnesty International Philippines’ Most Distinguished Defender of Human Rights Awardee (2023) All pro-democracy forces must be extremely alarmed by the creeping campaign of intimidation...
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