Human Rights and Extrajudicial Killings in the Philippines

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Focusing on the period from 2001 to 2007, the essay examines the alarming prevalence of extrajudicial killings in the Philippines, highlighting a significant human rights violation. Despite being a pioneer signatory of the UN Declaration on Human Rights, the country faced challenges in upholding its commitments. The work explores the implications of these violations on international law and the responsibilities of signatory nations to protect human rights within their borders.