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Philippines under spotlight on Nov. 23 ‘Day to End Impunity’

By Tonyo Cruz Tue, Nov 22, 2011 11:08AM UTC View Comments

On Nov. 23, the second anniversary of the Maguindanao Massacre, the world remembers and asks everyone to stand up to impunity. Now dubbed as “Day to End Impunity”, Nov. 23 will be a day of citizens’ action amid inaction of governments, such as that of President Benigno Aquino III, to shatter the culture and climate...

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From fiction to fact: What Aquino could do to stop killings

By Tonyo Cruz Mon, Nov 21, 2011 10:24AM UTC View Comments

The Philippines' high court arguably favors the Aquino family in its decision on Luisita, says farmers. (Photo from Bulatlat.com)

Sometime, somewhere in a parallel world: Recalling the assassination of his own father, President Benigno Aquino III today spoke out and acted strongly on the issue of extrajudicial killings that continue to victimize journalists, activists and lawyers across the country. In a surprise televised address to the nation, days ahead of the birthday of former...

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Impunity in Thailand’s Deep South

By Bangkok Pundit Mon, Jul 25, 2011 11:00AM UTC Comments Off

The Nation on Thaksin’s apology over his handling of the Deep South: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a convicted criminal living in self-imposed exile, expressed regret for his handling of the conflict in the Muslim-majority South and asked for forgiveness for his heavy-handed ways. “When we are in power for a long time, sometimes we...

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