World · Philippines Bureau
Bangsamoro rights body seeks CHR probe into Basilan woman's death
The Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission has requested a formal investigation by the Commission on Human Rights following the death of a Basilan woman struck by a military cargo truck in Manila. The incident involved a vehicle driven by a Marines soldier that collided with the woman's motorcycle.
LSN Philippines ·
COTABATO CITY — The Basilan provincial office of the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) has formally requested that the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) investigate the fatal collision involving a Basilan woman whose motorcycle was struck by a military cargo truck in Manila last week.
The incident occurred when the vehicle, operated by a Marines soldier, hit the woman's motorcycle in the capital. The BHRC's request seeks to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and establish accountability for the death.
The move underscores concerns raised by the regional human rights body regarding the incident and reflects efforts to ensure a thorough and independent investigation into the matter. The CHR, as the country's independent constitutional body mandated to investigate human rights violations, is being called upon to examine the case.
The request comes as part of broader efforts to examine military-related incidents and ensure proper accountability mechanisms are in place. The investigation is expected to determine whether proper protocols were followed and identify any potential violations in the incident.