Anti-terrorism bill

5 Jun 2020
The Philippines government is on the verge of enacting a counterterrorism law that will eliminate critical legal protections and permit government overreach against groups and individuals labeled terrorists, Human Rights Watch said today. The draft Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to quickly sign the bill into law.
3 Jun 2020
The railroading of the Anti-Terrorism Bill in the Philippines will further erode human rights in the country, rights groups said today.
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