'Evidence provided by witnesses... consistently indicates that there were no threats posed by victims to the direct perpetrators,' reads part of the ICC ruling
Lian Buan is a Senior Reporter at Rappler. She focuses on justice, anti-corruption, and human rights issues, covering significant events such as Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 2022 presidential campaign and the implications of the Marcos family's return to power. Buan's work has been featured in Rappler, Newswav, and Human Rights Watch, and she has been recognized as a panelist at the Jaime V. Ongpin Journalism Seminar.





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