CHR: ICC probe oportunidad para sa pagpapatibay ng human rights obligations ng Pinas

CHR: ICC probe oportunidad para sa pagpapatibay ng human rights obligations ng Pinas

January 28, 2023 @ 2:10 PM 2 months ago


MANILA, Philippines- Sinabi ng Philippine Commission on Human Rights (CHR) nitong BIyernes na ang desisyon ng ICC kamakailan na ipagpatuloy ang drug war investigation ay isang oportunidad para sa pamahalaan ng Pilipinas na pagtibayin ang commitment nito sa human rights duties.

Iginiit ng ICC na hindi sapat ang pag-usad ng Pilipinas sa imbestigasyon nito para pangatwiranan ang delay sa imbestigasyon ng korte.

“The ICC investigation is an opportune occasion for the present government to take the right track in upholding its human rights obligations, especially for those wronged and violated,” pahayag ng CHR.

“CHR urges the Government of the Philippines to view the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber decision as an opportunity to fulfill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s earlier commitment in ensuring a ‘high-level of accountability’ for human issues and violations during his term,” dagdag ng komisyon.

Sinabi pa nito na pagkakataon ito “to demonstrate openness and transparency.”

“As the independent national human rights institution of the Philippines, CHR extends its openness and willingness to assist the present administration in upholding the rights and dignity of all,” anang CHR. RNT/SA