The UN Human Rights Council should conduct its own probe of human rights abuses in the Philippines after the international community this week urged the Southeast Asian nation to do something about its human rights situation, according to a lawyer.
“This evaluation is crucial because it provides an opportunity for the international community to draw attention to, ensure accountability and prevent further human rights violations in the Philippines,” Josalee S. Deinla, secretary general of the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers , said in an e-mail.
Ms. Deinla, who is in Geneva to monitor the UN review, said she was set to meet with UN officials on Wednesday to update them about issues in the country. “The Philippine government, through Justice Secretary Remulla, reported their so-called accomplishments, which either distort the truth or do not reflect realities on the ground,” Ms. Deinla said.
Ireland raised concern about allegations of murders and forced disappearances, while Belgium urged the government to do something about the killings of Filipino journalists. The presidential palace earlier said the state is committed to improve peace and order by eliminating illegal drugs.
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