Thursday, December 12, 2019

US Senate Committee passes Resolution calling for the release of De Lima and imposition of Sanctions

The United States (US) Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved the US Senate Resolution 142 calling for the dropping of charges and immediate release of Senator Leila De Lima.

The resolution also condemned the arrest and detention of Human Rights Defenders and Political Leaders, and the harassment, arrest, unjust judicial proceedings against Media and Journalists like Rappler and Maria Ressa.

The resolution urges on US President Donald Trump to impose sanctions such as the revocation of US Visas and freezing of Assets against Philippine Officials and Security Forces responsible for Extra Judicial Killings and orchestrating the arrest and detention of De Lima.

SOURCE: US Senate Panel OKs Reso calling for De Lima's release

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