Philippines’ De Lima a ‘Prisoner of Conscience’
Marcos appears unwilling to free his predecessor’s political prisoner
By: Viswa Nathan
If justice delayed is justice denied, the Philippines could well be among those leading in that category. A recent victim is the former justice secretary and later senator, Leila de Lima, 64, who was arrested soon after Duterte assumed the presidency almost seven years ago. She remains in custody under the rule of Duterte’s successor, Ma…
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