VICE President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo expressed opposition against the extension of martial law and suspension of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao and called for an investigation on alleged human rights abuses committed during their enforcement over the last 60 days. READ: Aid worker details rights abuses under martial law“There are allegations that there are human rights abuses. That is [a]crucial message because we need to listen to those affected [by the martial law and the attacks by the Maute rebels],” Robredo said in her weekly radio program. Her message is important, and I got the same message in the few times that I visited the evacuees,” Robredo added. READ: Robredo to visit Marawi evacuees

Source: Manila Times July 23, 2017 09:22 UTC