A year after the massacre in Maguindanao province, a faltering Philippine legal system struggles to bring justice. From the murder scene in Ampatuan to the presidential palace in Manila, a CPJ delegation travels the country to examine the shocking attack and the many obstacles to winning convictions. Family members, justice officials, and political leaders talk about the challenges in this video, which premiered at the 2010 CPJ International Press Freedom Awards.
Video Report: Impunity on trial in the Philippines from Committee to Protect Journalists on Vimeo.
December 22nd, 2010 at 1:52 am
‘Hope all these, could open the minds and hearts of those in authority and those who are responsible in the speedy resolution of the case.
May they be guided with reason, justice and sympathy for the victims and not be swayed by fear and money.