MANILA, Philippines — Several progressive organizations rejoiced over the Mandaluyong court’s dismissal of illegal firearms charges against journalist Lady Ann Salem, saying that it is a victory against attacks on human rights workers and other activists.
Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate said on Friday they also hope that the Mandaluyong City Regional Trial Court’s actions — dismissing the complaints and declaring the evidence allegedly seized from Salem and Rodrigo Esparago inadmissible — would pave the way for the release of other activists detained.
Salem, editor of alternative media site Manila Today, and Esparago were among the seven individuals arrested last December 10 –…
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