Amnesty International: Philippines - Dangerous Anti-Terror Law Yet Another Setback for Human Rights
July 04, 2020
July 04, 2020
LONDON, England, July 4 -- Amnesty International issued the following statement by Asia-Pacific Regional Director Nicholas Bequelin responding to news that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Anti-Terrorism Act into law:
"Under Duterte's presidency, even the mildest government critics can be labelled terrorists.
"This administration has effectively crafted a new weapon to brand and hound any perceived enemies of the state. In the prevailing climate . . .
"Under Duterte's presidency, even the mildest government critics can be labelled terrorists.
"This administration has effectively crafted a new weapon to brand and hound any perceived enemies of the state. In the prevailing climate . . .