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AFAD Stands Against the Intimidation of Human Rights Activist in Thailand
The Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) urges the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Thailand to withdraw its baseless inquiry ordered against Commissioner Angkhana Neelapaijit. Angkhana is a prominent human rights defender who has spoken boldly about human rights issues in Thailand and worked towards protection of human rights in the country.
12th Year Anniversary of Jonas Burgos: AFP, Comply with the Supreme Court Order!
Manila: The Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) remembers Jonas Burgos who was forcibly disappeared on the 28th of April 2007 while he was having his lunch at the Hapag Kainan restaurant in Ever Gotesco Mall, Quezon City. The perpetrators are personnel of the Armed Forces of Philippines (AFP).
AFAD Strongly Condemns the Attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter
Manila: The Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) expresses grief over and strongly condemns the bombing of various churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, 21st April 2019, that led to the killing of at least 290 people and injury of over 400 others.
Out of the 8 blasts that shook Sri Lankan capital Colombo, 3 have been reported from churches, 3 from hotels and 2 from the outskirts of Colombo. The government of Sri Lanka is yet to identify the perpetrators of this gruesome attack although some arrests have been made.
AFAD Celebrates Small and Grand Victories for Truth and Justice on Easter Sunday
21 April 2019
As the country celebrates the joy of the Resurrection on this Easter Week, the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) is reminded of the struggles and hopes of the desaparecidos and their families; of other victims of human rights violations and of human rights defenders.