Sison Claims ‘Significant Victory’ Vs. US, Philippines
Sison Claims ‘Significant Victory’ Vs. US, Philippines
The decision by a European court to remove Jose Maria Sison’s name from the EU’s terror list will remove restraints on his movement, allowing him, he said, to function properly as chief political consultant of the NDF. He said the delisting will have positive implications for the future of the negotiations.
By ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
Bulatlat.com
MANILA — For Jose Maria Sison, chief political consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines negotiating panel, the recent ruling by a European court removing his name from the European Union’s list of “foreign terrorists” is not simply a victory before a European court of law. It is, he said, also a victory against the United States and Philippine governments.
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