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The Philippines

August 20, 2020

Philippines: Under the Duterte government, being red-tagged is a death sentence

Not long after the assassination of peace consultant Randy Echanis on August 10th, another activist is killed under the Duterte Regime. Zara Alvarez, a 39-year old paralegal for human rights… Continue reading "Philippines: Under the Duterte government, being red-tagged is a death sentence"
The Philippines

August 12, 2020

Philippines: Heightening fascism is slowly unraveling, weeks after the passage of the Anti-Terror Law

Only a few weeks after the passage of the Anti-Terrorism Law, the expected crackdown on anti-government activists has stepped up. The draconian legislation would give the Executive unprecedented powers, including… Continue reading "Philippines: Heightening fascism is slowly unraveling, weeks after the passage of the Anti-Terror Law"