Under Duterte, the youth has been one of the most targeted by state-sponsored attacks. However, these attacks fueled the youth to persevere in fighting for their rights that is evident in the campaigns they forwarded, and the dismissal of charges against them.
Activist and student leader Sasah Sta. Rosa (Photo from Anakbayan Naga City)
Sta. Rosa, the spokesperson of Jovenes Anakbayan, was nabbed by cops inside her house past 3 a.m., according to Anakbayan Naga City.
The group accused the police of planting guns and grenades inside Sta. Rosa’s home before detaining her at the Criminal Investigation and Detention Group (CIDG) headquarters in the city.
In a statement released Monday, May 2, One Big Fight for Human Rights and Democracy condemned the arrest of Sta. Rosa as well as other progressive leaders who were also arrested on Sunday.
“The Atenean community calls for the Ateneo Manila University administration to vehemently condemn this blatant attack on Atenean students nationwide. We call for the administration to support the call for Sasah’s release and to provide the assistance she needs at this difficult time,” its statement read.