By DEE AYROSO
Tags: trumped-up cases vs activists
‘In fascist fashion’ | 7 activists arrested before and during Trump visit
Among those arrested is a nursing mother who was tending to her two-month-old baby in a hospital when arrested in Oriental Mindoro.
National minorities call for dismissal of trumped-up cases vs. activists
Protesters decried the continuing attacks against their leaders and communities, and the injustice for victims of the past administration.
Rights group warns of more harassment on activists as Manobo leader is freed on bail
“This is clearly another case of state harassment against progressive leaders and organizations to silence us amid the mounting public clamor for change. What is dangerous is that 101 John Does have been included in the warrant that was used to arrest him.” – Naty Castro, secretary general of Karapatan-Caraga