This repression of trade unionists is a shameful attempt to silence people's rights and freedoms,” Sanders, said in a tweet Friday night. This repression of trade unionists is a shameful attempt to silence people's rights and freedoms. More than ever, we must stand on the side of global human rights. De Lima on Wednesday urged the Senate to probe state-perpetrated human rights violations against civil society organizations and rights advocates. However, according to reports, it has been used for political persecution, harassment and even violation of human rights,” De Lima said in a release.

Source: Philippine Star November 16, 2019 05:26 UTC