Activists gather at the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) compound in Quezon City, Philippines on March 17, to hold a candlelight vigil to condemn the detention of 43 health workers by the military. The health workers were arrested last February 6 for allegedly being involved with communist insurgents. Quezon City, Philippines. 17/03/2010.
More than a month after their arrest, the health workers continue to be tortured and forced to admit they are members of the New People's Army, the protesters claim.
The protesters said that the overnight vigil is the least they can do to show support for the health workers. An inquiry on the case will be done by the CHR on March 18.
