Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on Martial Law Extension
22 July 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on Martial Law Extension Believing in the rule of law, the Commission respects the powers granted to the President of the Republic, including the authority to declare Martial Law and suspend habeas corpus in the interest of public safety. This recognizes the fact […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on Maute group’s use of child soldiers and the condition of the displaced residents of Marawi City
20 July 2017 PRESS STATETEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on Maute group’s use of child soldiers and the condition of the displaced residents of Marawi City The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the use of children by the Maute group to further terrorism in Marawi City. CHR decries recruiting, even […]