Senator calls for probe into arrest of elderly child rights advocateMANILA, Philippines — Detained Sen. Leila de Lima is urging the government to conduct an immediate and thorough inquiry into the arrest of anti-child trafficking activist Maria Salome "Sally" Crisostomo-Ujano by police over a 15-year-old rebellion case. Related Stories Police arrest officer of anti-trafficking NGO over 2006 rebellion caseRights group Karapatan said Ujano, national coordinator of the Philippines Against Child Trafficking, was arrested by police in plain clothes and who reportedly did not show any identification. INTERAKSYON: ‘Grave blunder’: Group calls to free detained elderly child rights advocate"I join other advocates against human trafficking and human rights defenders in calling for the observance of due process and respect for the rights of Ms. Sally Crisostomo-Ujano," De Lima, who is seeking reelection, said. "I likewise call for an immediate investigation into the legality and circumstances of her arrest." "I was shown photos of her with government agencies, even members of the PNP, in campaigns against human trafficking," she said.

Source: Philippine Star November 18, 2021 07:40 UTC