The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights condemned the violent demolition of homes in Corazon de Jesus, saying that the brute force and displacement of families from their homes are “never justifications for so-called development projects.” Arman Hernando, CTUHR documentation head said, “We condemn the violence the local government of San Juan enforced on its very constituents leaving tens of... Continue Reading →
Urgent Appeals
More families left homeless after violent demolition in San Juan
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights is writing to everyone to seek support for the violently displaced residents of Corazon de Jesus, San Juan City Philippines last January 11.
Twenty-three residents were injured and 24 others were illegally arrested in brutal demolition that affected 300 families. Using absolute police force, the local government managed to demolish homes of the residents to give way to the construction of a new city hall.
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