De Lima says ‘crisis of democracy’ is CHR’s challenge – ABS-CBN News

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MANILA - Detained senator Leila de Lima on Friday urged the Commission on Human Rights to remain steadfast as the country faced a "crisis of democracy."

De Lima, a former CHR chairperson, lauded the commission for safeguarding democracy.

The CHR recently uncovered a secret detention facility for drug suspects at a police station in Tondo, Manila.

"Indeed, the CHR is facing its toughest challenge as our nation is plunged into a crisis--a crisis of democracy where citizens are silenced amid the prevalence of flagrant violations of our fundamental rights; where lies and rumors are fabricated to poison our minds by some factors in our State for the sake of their political and personal agendas," De Lima said.

De Lima served as CHR chair from 2008 to 2010. She investigated alleged vigilante killings in Davao City under then mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

The Senator was arrested last February over allegations she received kickbacks from detained drug lords.

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