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Manila, Jun 12 (EFE/EPA).-Dozens of activists on Friday held a protest in Manila against the controversial anti-terrorism bill that has drawn widespread criticism from human rights organizations, which see it as an attempt to silence dissidents and suppress political activism.The bill has been submitted to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte who will either sign it into law or veto it (Camera: MARK CRISTINO).FOOTAGE SHOWS A PROTEST AGAINST THE NEW ANTI-TERRORISM BILL IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES.
Manila, Feb 9 (EFE/EPA).- People in the Philippines staged a demonstration Tuesday outside the Supreme Court in Manila to protest against the anti-terrorism law approved in 2020.The high tribunal conducted hearings Tuesday on petitioners asking the court to declare the anti-terror law as unconstitutional.The Government of the Philippines has insisted, however, that the new law will respect human rights such as freedom of demonstration and that it is aimed at jihadist groups related to the Islamic State with a presence in the country and the communist guerrillas. (Camera: FRANCIS MALASIG).SHOT LIST: PEOPLE HOLD BANNERS AND PLACARDS TO PROTEST AGAINST THE ANTI-TERRORISM LAW OUTSIDE THE SUPREME COURT IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES.
Quezon City, Jun 12 (EFE/EPA).- Hundreds of people held a protest on Independence Day in Metro Manila against the controversial anti-terrorism bill that has drawn widespread criticism from human rights organizations, which see it as an attempt to silence dissidents and suppress political activism.Philippines on Friday marked the 122nd anniversary of its independence from Spain, with a commemorative event at the Luneta Park in Manila that was limited to only ten attendees as a prevention against against the spread of coronavirus. (Camera: ROLEX DELA PENA).SHOT LIST: PROTESTERS AT THE GRAND MAÑANITA PROTEST HELD ON INDEPENDENCE DAY IN QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES.
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Protesters march against President Dina Boluarte's government in Lima as Peru continues to be embroiled in a political crisis with near-daily demonstrations since December 7. In seven weeks of demonstrations, 48 people -- including a police officer -- have been killed in clashes between security forces and protesters, according to the human rights ombudsman's office. IMAGES
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