Human rights activists hold rally in Zamboanga; denounce forced evictions, demand dignity

Zamboanga City - Filipino human rights activists held a rally Saturday in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines as part of an internationally simulated public action demanding dignity.

The activists, who are members of the Amnesty International, also held a motorcade around downtown Zamboanga.

Asia Pacific Youth Network groups Amnesty International and Gusty Motoring Group in Zamboanga City joined the internationally simulated public action. Similar actions were also held in Cagayan de Oro, Cebu and Manila, according to Francis Marcial, of the local Amnesty International.

Meantime, The Amnesty International with the support of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University through the Social Development Council is holding the annual launching of its report last 3 June.

Launched was the Amnesty International Report 2009: State of the World’s Human Rights at the Carlos Dominguez Conference Hall, ADZU Campus, Zamboanga City, from 10 in the morning to 12 noon.

Among the Philippine entries to the AIR 2009 are the armed conflict in Mindanao, enforced disappearances and extrajudicial executions, freedom of expression, Indigenous People’s rights, and prison conditions.

Said launching is designed as a media forum, said Francis Marcial of the AI.

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