UNITED NATIONS – President Duterte may have repeatedly warned that raising the arbitral ruling favoring the Philippine claim in the South China Sea may lead to a war with China. “But war is a totally remote possibility. Including China,” he added, referring to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Guterres, however, noted that the principles of fundamental human rights are being tested in Southeast Asia. “Refugees and internally displaced persons need to be able to return safely and voluntarily, into an environment of freedom, justice and peace, with full respect for their human rights.

Source: Philippine Star September 29, 2019 17:26 UTC