(Photo from Karapatan)
The HRD 7 were arrested on Human Rights Day last December 10 for illegal possession of firearms and explosives, which they claimed were merely planted by police.
Rallyists from Kilusang Mayo Uno, Bayan Muna, Anakpawis, and Pamalakaya, among other groups, gathered at the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Quezon City to hold the “Global Day of Action” protest.
Joining them were the families of detained labor organizers Dennise Velasco, Rodrigo Esparago, Romina Astudillo, Mark Ryan Cruz, Joel Demate, Jaymie Gregorio, and journalist Lady Ann Salem of the Manila Today.
In photos from the militant groups, protesters can be seen holding placards and paper lanterns during the rally.