Jailed Philippine rights campaigner de Lima 'triumphant' after winning bail

Supporters of jailed former senator Leila de Lima showing their support for her outside the Muntinlupa City trial court in Muntinlupa, Philippines, on Nov 13, 2023. — AP

MANILA (AFP): Jailed Philippine human rights campaigner Leila de Lima was "triumphant" on Monday (Nov 13) after a judge granted her bail, putting her a step closer to freedom after nearly seven years behind bars.

De Lima, one of the most outspoken critics of former president Rodrigo Duterte and his deadly anti-drug war, was jailed on narcotics-related charges she says were fabricated to silence her.