MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The government of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has taken steps to to address human rights abuses in the country, including the killings of journalists and rights activists, a U.N. expert said Friday.
Khan said she underscored the need for the Marcos administration to seek justice for rights victims under his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.
She cited U.N. figures saying that at least 81 past killings of journalists in the Philippines have not been investigated and remain unresolved.
He insisted that the task force Khan wants disbanded had helped weaken the communist insurgency in recent years, with just 1,500 guerrillas remaining.
Once remaining guerrilla fronts have been dismantled, the task force would turn to promoting peace and national unity, Malaya said.
Persons:
Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Irene Khan, Khan, Marcos, Rodrigo Duterte, ” Khan, ” Jonathan Malaya, Joeal Calupitan, Aaron Favila
Organizations:
United Nations, —, Communist Party of, New People’s Army, National Security Council, Associated Press
Locations:
MANILA, Philippines, Philippine, Manila, Malaya