UN rights chief urges public release of 'drug war' review findingsUnited Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet delivers a speech on global human rights developments during a session of the Human Rights Council on June 21, 2021 in Geneva. MANILA, Philippines — United Nations rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Thursday called on Philippine authorities to make public the findings of their review of anti-drug operations that have resulted in deaths. "We encourage [them] to also involve the national human rights commission and other relevant actors including by sharing information on cases under investigation to ensure an effective and victim-centered process." Rights group Human Rights Watch said this period covers the "Davao Death Squad" killings when the president was still mayor of Davao City. She also said that human rights defenders, environmental defenders, journalists, union activists, church workers, humanitarian workers, judges, and lawyers "continue to be at high risk of harassment, threats, and killing."

Source: Philippine Star October 07, 2021 12:22 UTC