Amnesty Intl adds voice to calls for De Lima release

By Aric John Sy Cua

Feb 23, 2023 1:34 pm

AMNESTY International has added its voice to the mounting calls for the release of former senator Leila de Lima who has been in jail since 2017.

Human rights organization Amnesty International has called for the release of former senator Leila De Lima, who remains incarcerated in Camp Crame since 2017.

Detained former Justice secretary Leila De Lima waves as she arrives at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 to attend a hearing on the drug charges filed against her. De Lima, who has been detained since 2017, filed for bail as her lawyers expressed confidence that the motion will be approved. A petition to dismiss the former senator's drug cases will also be filed before the court. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

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