CNN —A Philippine court has granted bail for Leila De Lima, one of the most vocal critics of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody “war on drugs” after being held in police custody for over six years.
Organizations like the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch have criticized De Lima’s detention, calling it “arbitrary” and demanding her immediate release.
De Lima’s bail “must lead to dismissal of last bogus charge against her,” Amnesty International said in a statement on Monday.
“The court’s granting of Leila de Lima’s bail application is indeed a welcome development.
“Leila has been targeted by the government for her criticism of the murderous ‘war on drugs’ and other human rights violations.
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Locations:
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