Tag: Indigenous Rights
Who, what killed BBL?
The January 25, 2015 Mamasapano tragedy is to blame for Congress’ failure to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), Senate President Franklin Drilon said.
By Carolyn O. Arguillas on January 30 2016 8:20 pm
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 30 January) — The January 25, 2015 Mamasapano tragedy is to blame for...
Violence in the Philippines Feared After Peace Deal Setback
Congress fails to approve the Bangsamoro Basic Law, threatening to undermine a peace deal to end a decades-long insurgency.
By Mong Palatino
February 05, 2016
The 16th Congress of the Philippines adjourned its sessions without approving the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), thereby once again stymying the creation of a stronger autonomous region...
MILF to continue peace process with next goverment
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has vowed to stick to the peace process in finding a solution to the conflict in Mindanao despite the failure to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL)
By Roel Pareño (The Philippine Star) | Updated February 6, 2016 - 12:00am
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – The...
Myanmar: Facilitate Right to Return and Reparations for Displaced Muslim Rohingya
The Rakhine State government had plans to sell Muslim-owned properties and commercial licenses this month in the state capital Sittwe without consent from or benefit to those who were forced into internment camps in 2012. The Rakhine State government recently put the plan on hold.
Scrap plan to sell vacated...
[Press Release] Of Rice, Bullets and Injustice A woman detainee narrates her experience in the Kidapawan killings -CTUHR
We saw our uncle hit by bullets, blood spurting all-over his face, but we couldn’t help him
Human Rights Online Philippines / 1 day ago
Of Rice, Bullets and Injustice
A woman detainee narrates her experience in the Kidapawan killings
11 April 2016
“Nakita na ko ang among tiyo na napusil, daghang dugo ang...
Malaysia: Temiars in court for their land
Representing the Orang Asli on a pro bono basis are Lim Heng Seng, Tan Hooi Ping, Dr. Yogeswaran and Rajkumar.
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One bus load of (self-paying) Temiar will be in the Kota Baru High Court on Monday 30 May 2016, for the start...
Myanmar: Kofi Annan-led Commission on Rakhine State a Welcomed Move
The “Annan Commission” should seek to end and remedy ongoing rights violations
(Yangon, August 24, 2016)—The Government of Myanmar announced yesterday the establishment of a nine-member advisory commission chaired by former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan to address the situation in Rakhine State.
Fortify Rights welcomes the formation of the Annan...
AIPP Annual Report 2015: Strengthening Indigenous Peoples’ Movements
For 2015, AIPP achieved significant achievements in the expanded implementation of its programmes at all levels—local, national, regional and global. These achievements include the widening reach of AIPP’s information dissemination, increased skills and capacities of individuals including women and IP organizations, and significant contribution to positive policies and guidelines...
Strengthening Indigenous Peoples’ Movements [AIPP 2015 Annual Report]
For 2015, AIPP achieved significant achievements in the expanded implementation of its programmes at all levels—local, national, regional and global. These achievements include the widening reach of AIPP’s information dissemination, increased skills and capacities of individuals including women and IP organizations, and significant contribution to positive policies and guidelines...
Maritime movements of the Rohingya and recommendations to improve human rights protection for Rohingya refugees [APPRN Submission to AICHR]
In partnership with ALTSEAN Burma, Burma Partnership, FORUM-Asia, and the Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion, APRRN has submitted to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) an analysis of the situation of maritime movements of Rohingya refugees in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, including recommendations to...
