Senator Leila de Lima's Detention Sparks Concerns Over Human Rights and Governance in the Philippines The detention of Philippine Senator Leila de Lima has raised alarm bells within and outside the country for three years.
Despite mounting evidence suggesting that her prosecution is a form of political persecution, she remains under arrest on charges of conspiracy to commit murder and other serious crimes.
What's Behind Senator Leila de Lima's Detention? Senator Leila de Lima was a vocal critic of President Rodrigo Duterte during his presidential campaign in 2016.