States: a problem and a solution to impunity
The Southeast Asian Press Alliance (Seapa) on Tuesday launches its week-long commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity (IDEI) to draw attention to the continuing problem of impunity and violence against media and human rights defenders in the
The campaign of the IDEI which falls on November 23 every year will highlight the failure of the state in fulfilling its obligations to bring the culprits to justice, and at the same time, perpetuating the culture of impunity in the region.
This year, Seapa highlights the situation in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam in its commemoration of the IDEI, to emphasize the different responsibilities of states in ending the culture of impunity.
Seapa will release updates on key cases highlighted in its ongoing campaign, an overview of regional trends, and articles of the dynamics of impunity in specific countries.
The highlight of the campaign will be a brief discussion of the situation of impunity in the region with UN Special Rapporteur on right to freedom of opinion and expression Frank La Rue, on November 23.
The campaign can be tracked through SEAPA’s website, and social media accounts in Facebook (facebook.com/SoutheastAsianPressAlliance) and Twitter (@seapabkk).
