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Philippine activists say detainee's treatment was cruel

by Aaron Favila
| October 16, 2020 9:09 AM

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine left-wing groups on Friday criticized the treatment of a detained activist who was allowed by a Manila court to attend her baby’s burial but was forced to wear handcuffs and a sweltering protective suit and was heavily guarded by armed escorts as she quietly wept.

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