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Torture as ‘standard operating procedure’ in the Philippines

By Carlos H. Conde Wed, Aug 03, 2011 12:02AM UTC View Comments

Last week, an NGO in Mindanao, in the southern Philippines, disclosed a torture case involving a baker in Basilan province who was allegedly brutalized by soldiers. What allegedly happened to Abdul-Khan Balinting Ajid was particularly inhuman, as can be gleaned from the fact sheet prepared by the NGO Mindanao People’s Caucus. On July 23, 2011 at...

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ICRC: No grounds can ever justify torture

By James Cordova Mon, Jun 27, 2011 9:24AM UTC View Comments

To mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the ICRC is reaffirming its strong commitment to the fight against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. To this end, it is unveiling its new operational policy on this all too widespread practice. Edouard Delaplace, who advises the organization’s Geneva-based Unit for...

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Radio AC: Reactions to Osama’s killing (AOD)

By Andy Jackson Sat, May 07, 2011 8:46AM UTC View Comments

Korea's watch news of Osama bin Laden's death

I was on TBS radio’s Prime Time last Tuesday evening, Korea time, to talk about the consequences of the killing of Osama bin Laden. They have the AOD file up. Among some of the points discussed are: On the lack of evidence released about Osama’s death: The government is likely still compiling those materials, along...

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