The conviction of Maria Ressa have
shown where are her supporters and it is not solely in the Philippines.
Earlier the international watchdog
Human Rights Watch (HRW) calls it a “devastating blow” to the country’s press
freedom.
"The verdict
against Maria Ressa highlights the ability of the Philippines’ abusive leader
to manipulate the laws to go after critical, well-respected media voices
whatever the ultimate cost to the country," according to Human Rights Watch
(HRW) through its deputy Asia director Phil Robertson.
Maria Ressa and Agnes Callamard (photo credit to owner) |
And now it’s the turn of UN Special
Rapporteur on Extra- Judicial summary or arbitrary Executions Agnes
Callamard to show her support to Ressa and slam the Philippine government
for what she calls the conviction as a “travesty of justice” in the Philippines.
“A travesty of justice; a tragedy for
the Philippines; but not the end of the fight and solidarity with and for
@mariaressa and #pressfreedom,” Callamard tweeted.
She commended Ressa for showing courage
in fighting for press freedom despite the confidence.
“Dearest friend, I am appalled, angry,
and so much in awe with your courage,” the UN official said.
Callamard has been known to be a fierce
critic of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the former accuses the Duterte
administration of the extra-judicial killing in the country’s brutal and
relentless war on drugs.
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