It will be an inter-governmental body, which will reflect the realities as well as “diversities” in the countries that make up the Asean region, according to the high level task force on the Asean human rights body that is now drafting the terms of reference for the institution. Notes on the press briefing inside.
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Prof. Octavio Dinampo
The Mindanao People’s Caucus, a civic organization based in Mindanao, is asking the government to continue with the peace talks to resolve the conflict in Mindanao.
The organization is offering itself as a “bridge” until a new peace panel is organized by the government to negotiate with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
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