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flag The Philippines court ruled activist James Jazmines, missing since 2024, was a victim of enforced disappearance due to state inaction.

flag The Philippine Court of Appeals ruled on January 14, 2026, that activist James Jazmines, missing since August 2024, is a victim of enforced disappearance, granting his wife’s petitions for writs of amparo and habeas data. flag The court found that state forces, including former PNP chief Nicolas Torre III and local police officials in Albay, failed to investigate or protect Jazmines despite credible threats and suspicious circumstances. flag The ruling ordered an expedited, independent probe by the PNP-CIDG, mandated the return of his personal effects, and required detailed progress reports within 90 days. flag The case is linked to the disappearance of fellow activist Felix Salaveria, abducted days later in the same city. flag Human rights groups welcomed the decision as a step toward accountability.

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