Katribu Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas welcomes the Supreme Court’s (SC) issuance of Writ of Amparo (WOA) and Writ of Habeas Data (WHD) in favor of Desaparecidos Dexter Capuyan and Gene Roz Jamil “Bazoo” De Jesus. The court also granted a Temporary Protection Order to the families of Dexter and Bazoo.
This decision is a significant victory for the families, Indigenous Peoples, legal counsel, advocates, and human rights defenders who tirelessly call to surface Dexter, Bazoo, and all victims of enforced disappearance in the country.
Dexter, a Bontok-Ibaloi-Kankanaey, and Bazoo, an Indigenous rights activist, were abducted by what we believe to be agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group on April 28, 2023. Together with their families, we have been relentless in our efforts to seek justice and accountability for their disappearance. The issuance of the WOA and WHD is a testament to the Indigenous Peoples and human rights defenders’ unwavering commitment and collective strength.
Katribu, along with human rights groups and advocates, has been at the forefront of upholding the rights of the Indigenous Peoples and condemning human rights violations. The Supreme Court’s decision not only brings hope to the families of Dexter and Bazoo but also reinforces the importance of legal mechanisms in protecting human rights and ensuring justice for victims of enforced disappearances.
As we commemorate International Human Rights Day this December, this ruling serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for human rights and the urgent need to protect the rights of all individuals, especially the Indigenous Peoples. The resolution marks a crucial step towards justice and accountability. It is a reminder that the fight for human rights continues.
We call on everyone to join us in demanding the immediate surfacing of Dexter Capuyan, Gene Roz Jamil “Bazoo” De Jesus, and all Desaparecidos in the Philippines. Let us unite in our efforts to seek truth, justice, and accountability.
Stand with the Indigenous Peoples and advocates! Support our campaigns to ensure that no one remains hidden in the shadows and that the rights of every Filipino are upheld.
Reference:
Beverly Longid
National Convener
Katribu Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas
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