Suhakam calls for human rights principles to be respected in the arrest of 97 militant intruders.
PETALING JAYA: The government was urged to ensure fundamental human rights principles are fully respected in the arrest of the 97 persons suspected to be connected with Sulu militants.
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) today reminded Putrajaya that it was important for all parties to exercise prudence when responding to the crisis to avoid any misunderstandings which could worsen the situation.
“While the commission looks forward to seeing the displaced residents return to their homes and resume their normal routines, it strongly urges the authorities to continue protecting the residents through the existing security measures,” said Suhakam chairman Hasmy Agam.
Suhakam also expressed deep concern about the safety and well-being of all Sabahans, “particularly those who are directly affected by the ongoing security crisis”.
“These include residents who have been traumatised by the horrific attacks that took place in the crisis areas and those who have been displaced and relocated to community halls,” Agam said.
He praised the government for providing various assistance and support to the affected groups and hoped Putrajaya will continue to ensure that the basic needs and welfare are given primary consideration in its effort to overcome the crisis.
He also hoped “the relevant authority will continue to provide regular updates and information to the public on the status of the crisis and the events as they unfold”.
One week after ‘Ops Daulat’, the police had announced that Kampung Tanduo, the landing site of militant intruders a month ago, was free of the terrorists from southern Philippines.
Ninety-seven people were detained for suspected involvement with the terrorists, said Sabah Police Commissioner Hamza Taib.
He added security forces have also held 122 people for being in the prohibited zone of ‘Ops Daulat’.
PETALING JAYA: The government was urged to ensure fundamental human rights principles are fully respected in the arrest of the 97 persons suspected to be connected with Sulu militants.The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) today reminded Putrajaya that it was important for all parties to exercise prudence when responding to the crisis to avoid any misunderstandings which could worsen the situation.
“While the commission looks forward to seeing the displaced residents return to their homes and resume their normal routines, it strongly urges the authorities to continue protecting the residents through the existing security measures,” said Suhakam chairman Hasmy Agam.
Suhakam also expressed deep concern about the safety and well-being of all Sabahans, “particularly those who are directly affected by the ongoing security crisis”.
“These include residents who have been traumatised by the horrific attacks that took place in the crisis areas and those who have been displaced and relocated to community halls,” Agam said.
He praised the government for providing various assistance and support to the affected groups and hoped Putrajaya will continue to ensure that the basic needs and welfare are given primary consideration in its effort to overcome the crisis.
He also hoped “the relevant authority will continue to provide regular updates and information to the public on the status of the crisis and the events as they unfold”.
One week after ‘Ops Daulat’, the police had announced that Kampung Tanduo, the landing site of militant intruders a month ago, was free of the terrorists from southern Philippines.
Ninety-seven people were detained for suspected involvement with the terrorists, said Sabah Police Commissioner Hamza Taib.
He added security forces have also held 122 people for being in the prohibited zone of ‘Ops Daulat’.
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