Released Philippine rights activist de Lima pursues 'mass murderer' Duterte


Former Philippine senator and human rights campaigner Leila de Lima talks during an interview with AFP in Manila.

MANILA (AFP): Freed after nearly seven years behind bars, Philippine human rights campaigner Leila de Lima told AFP on Friday she prays for her safety as she seeks to bring "mass murderer" Rodrigo Duterte to justice.

De Lima, one of the most vocal and powerful critics of the former president and his deadly drug war that sparked an international investigation into possible crimes against humanity, was released on bail less than two weeks ago.

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