U.S. Congress creates Bill to suspend assistance to Military and Police Forces in the Philippines

U.S. Congress Bill the Philippine Human Rights Act HR 8313

And here comes our supposed “Ally” again. A Bill was filed in the United States (US) Congress recently called the “Philippine Human Rights Act HR 8313” which is seeking to block all Equipment and Training assistance to the Philippine Military and Police until CONDITIONS are met. 

The “Conditions” are: 

- Military and Police Members need to be investigated and prosecuted for Human Rights Violations;

- Withdrawal of Military involvement in Domestic Policy;

- Establishment of the protection of the Rights of Labor Leaders, Journalists, Human Rights Defenders, Indigenous Persons, Small Farmers, LGBTI Activists and Critics of the Government;

- Guarantee a Judicial System that is capable of investigating, prosecuting, and bringing to justice Members of the Police and Military who have committed human rights abuses; - Fully comply with any and all Audits or Investigations regarding the improper use of Security Aid.

So demanding, so many demands. The Bill is co-sponsored by 24 Congressional Lawmakers from the Democratic Party led by Rep. Susan Wild. 

SOURCES:

* American Legislators push Bill stopping aid to AFP, PNP {Archived Link}

* H.R.8313 - To suspend the provision of security assistance to the Philippines until the Government of the Philippines has made certain reforms to the Military and Police Forces, and for other purposes {Archived Link}

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