“While many cases against human rights defenders have been dismissed for lack of evidence, it is clear that anti-terror laws are wielded by the Philippine government to silence critical voices.” CAGAYAN DE ORO — United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan cited the continuing detention of Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio in her final report to the UN Human Rights Council. Khan’s 18-page report ex…
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