5 arrested after violent clash between police, protesters in Manila
Eleven protesters were arrested in Manila following a violent clash with police during a demonstration against the ASEAN Summit and US President Donald Trump's visit. The protesters were attempting to march toward the summit venue when police barricades stopped them.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the political tensions surrounding international diplomatic summits and the ongoing debate over foreign influence in the Philippines.
Manila Bulletin - 11 arrested after violent clash between police, protesters in Manila
11 arrested after violent clash between police, protesters in Manila
Police clash with rallyists near Liwasang Bonifacio on Sunday, Nov. 15, as progressive groups protest US President Donald Trump’s visit for the 49th ASEAN Summit and oppose the proposed Pax Silica.(Photo courtesy of John Louie Abrina)
Around 11 protesters were arrested following a confrontation between police and demonstrators at Liwasang Bonifacio in Ermita, Manila, on Sunday, Nov. 15, during a protest against US President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit for the 49th ASEAN Summit and the proposed Pax Silica initiative. The Manila Police District (MPD) told the Manila Bulletin that the arrested protesters remained in its custody.
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