CHR backs UN call to review killings, cases against media

The Commission on Human Rights on Wednesday backed the urgent appeal of the United Nations to look into the cases of journalists with legal suits and

incidents of media killings.

The UN Special Rapporteur highlighted the prolonged detention of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, who was arrested on Feb. 7, 2020 in Tacloban City for alleged illegal possession of firearms and explosives as well as for financing terrorism. Khan, who visited the Philippines earlier this year, brought attention to pressing issues related to freedom of opinion and expression.

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