US-Backed Philippine Government Committed War Crimes, People's Tribunal Finds
The Philippine government carried out atrocities against Filipinos with direction, arms and training from the US.
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The Philippine government carried out atrocities against Filipinos with direction, arms and training from the US.
In wake of this critical ruling, ICHRP calls upon its members, network and people inspired by this tribunal to immediately hold a week of action in response, from May 21-27.
The announced resumption of peace talks was the product of nearly two years of secret negotiations with the aim of ending domestic armed conflict so the Philippine military can focus on preparations for war with China.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines applauded its troops after the Communist Party of the Philippines confirmed the military's killing of their leaders Benito and Wilma Tiamzon — however, they maintain that they "didn't capture nor torture" the husband and wife leaders of the communist underground.
“It is important to underscore how the decision concluded that the CPP and NPA are not terrorists, rather, are waging armed resistance with clear political aims and directs its attacks, not against civilians, but against agents of the reactionary state represented by the government of the Republic of the Philippines."