Rights groups said the ruling would give closure to families of the thousands of people killed in the crackdown promoted by President Rodrigo Duterte.
Tag: Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings
Hamas Crackdown on Gaza Protests Instills Fear
When protests erupted across Gaza to protest tax increases and demand better living conditions, Hamas responded by beating demonstrators and detaining 1,000 people.
As Elections Near, Duterte Adds Dozens Seeking Office to His Deadly Drug List
Just two months ahead of voting across the Philippines, the president is accused of using his drug war to terrorize political opponents.
A Year After Her Execution, Marielle Franco Has Become a Rallying Cry in a Polarized Brazil
Last year’s killing of a black, feminist gay council member in Rio de Janeiro has galvanized activist movements and propelled more black women to elected office.
Ex-Officers Arrested in Killing of Marielle Franco, Brazilian Politician and Activist
The arrests suggest that Ms. Franco, an activist against police brutality, was targeted by members of a criminal underworld run by former and current law enforcement officials.
Northern Ireland Minister Apologizes for Saying Killings by U.K. Forces ‘Were Not Crimes’
Karen Bradley, the British cabinet official responsible for the region, caused anger with a blanket defense of security officials during the Troubles.
Sex Crime Reports Are Up in France. Officials See a #MeToo Effect.
A government analysis found victims increasingly willing to talk to the authorities. It was published as two police officers were convicted in a closely watched rape case.
Facing an Uncertain Future, Maduro Turns to Special Police Force to Crush Dissent
Facing the biggest challenge yet to his rule, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has called on a special police force to serve as enforcers where he once relied on the military.
Use of Force in France’s ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Fuels Anger
Thousands have been injured, including dozens seriously hurt by rubber projectiles. Critics call the police reaction excessive, but officials say officers have performed well.
Aspiring Model Killed by Pakistani Police Is Cleared of Charges
The police claimed Naqeebullah Mehsud, a shopkeeper and aspiring model, had really been a dangerous militant. Now a court has cleared him posthumously.