MANILA, Philippines — Australian nun Patricia Fox testified against the Duterte government before an international tribunal on Tuesday, narrating the political persecution she experienced. A video recording of Fox's testimony was presented before the international court by lawyer Kathy Panguban, who is among the missionary's legal counsels. "So to me, it's a human rights issue. To me, it's what you do as a human rights defender, particularly as a religious." "I think President Duterte is particularly sensitive about any criticism and particularly that's in Mindanao... because the human rights abuses in Mindanao are increasing under martial law...

Source: Philippine Star September 18, 2018 16:18 UTC