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Philippines: SEAPA’s statement on Maguindanao massacre

2009-11-27
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BANGKOK, 23 November 2009 — “Even warlordism is but a symptom of the larger climate of impunity that threatens Filipinos, their media, and their democracy in general. For that toxic environment, the government must be held accountable.” The Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA) condemns in the strongest possible terms the abduction and massacre of at...
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Philippines: Brutal killings undermines freedom of expression

2009-11-27
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LONDON, 24 November 2009 — Article 19, the independent human rights organization that works globally to protect and promote freedom of expression, joins the international community in condemning the Maguindanao killings of dozens of civilians and journalists and calls on local and international authorities to take swift action to ensure that those responsible are...
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