'Do not be fooled:' Groups say panel probing drug war deaths 'damage control'

MEDIA OFF. Police seal off a crime scene following a TokHang operation in Manila on November 7, 2016, that led to the death of the suspect. Rappler file photo

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra told the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday, June 30, that the Department of Justice that will reinvestigate the 5,655 deaths, assist families of victims, and assess if charges need to be filed against policemen. "The continued, unhampered functioning of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights underpins our strong position against calls for an independent investigative mechanism including the one made before the International Criminal Court from which we have withdrawn," Guevarra told the UNHRC.

Part of the gap was because police said the 5,000 deaths in their own operations enjoyed presumption of regularity.At the interactive dialogue during Wednesday's session at the UNHRC, 22 countries spoke in support of the Philippine government, which is resisting accusations that there is impunity in the Philippines.

"This manifests the desire of the majority to support effective human rights mechanisms, and a Council that bases its discussions and actions on facts and promotes genuine dialogue with concerned countries," added Guevarra.International Association of Democratic Lawyers , said the panel was a move to deflect and appease.

Totally agree!

The word 'international' really fascinates you that mere mention of it or attached to a group's name or title disparaging the Philippines makes you(Rappler) orgasmic. You can fool the world assholes, but never us Filipinos. Putangina nyo traitors!!

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