Philippines: Authorities must arrest former police chief amid alarming obstruction of justice

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Obstruction of justice by a high-ranking official undermines accountability and human rights. | The obstruction of justice by a high-ranking official evading accountability undermines the rule of law and human rights. Amnesty International's condemnation and call for arrest represent a positive reinforcement of justice, but the magnitude of the violation remains severe due to the systemic nature of the obstruction.