Former Senator Leila de Lima has been released after more than six years in detention for drug charges. The release has been celebrated by politicians, human rights defenders, and foreign envoys. De Lima, a critic of President Duterte and his war on drugs, was accused of involvement in the drug trade and using illegal funds for her campaign.
After more than six years in detention, former Senator Leila de Lima was allowed to post bail in her final drug case and finally released. Former Vice President Leni Robredo , lawmakers, human rights defenders , and foreign envoys rejoiced over the development.
De Lima, a critic of former President Rodrigo Duterte and his war on drugs, was accused of involvement with the drug trade and using illegal funds for her senatorial campaign.
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