Philippines War On Drugs

• Philippines’ Duterte says he won’t cooperate with ICC probe into drug war killings

  An International Criminal Court prosecutor sought authorisation on Monday to open a full investigation into the killings, saying crimes against humanity could have been committed.

  World

  Jun 15, 2021
  
• Duterte says ‘hold me responsible’ for killings under Philippines’ ‘war on drugs’

  Nearly 6,000 killings of drug suspects have been reported by police but rights watchdogs suspect the death toll is far larger.

  World

  Oct 20, 2020
  
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• Philippine police had ‘permission to kill’ tens of thousands in war on drugs: UN

  The report said that some statements from the highest levels of government had "risen to the level of incitement to violence" and "vilification of dissent is being increasingly institutionalized."

  World

  Jun 4, 2020
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• UN approves probe of mass killings in Philippines’ ‘war on drugs’

  The first-ever resolution on the Philippines, led by Iceland, was adopted by a vote of 18 countries in favour and 14 against, including China, with 15 abstentions, including Japan.

  World

  Jul 11, 2019
• Sri Lanka interviews 47 potential executioners as rights groups slam return of death penalty

  Sri Lanka began advertising the grim career opportunity in newspapers in February. The ad called for applicants with "excellent moral character" and "mental strength."

  Crime

  Apr 3, 2019
• Duterte drug war marks first year, but critics say it has brought little success

  The brutal crackdown has resulted in thousands of deaths, but the street price of crystal meth has fallen and Filipinos remain anxious about crime.

  World

  Jun 25, 2017
• Duterte defends drug war, rejects advice of ‘idiot’ ex-Colombia president

  Despite a warning from Cesar Gaviria about his methods, Rodrigo Duterte promised to stand behind those on the front lines of his war on drugs and called Gaviria an "idiot"

  World

  Feb 8, 2017
• Philippine activists protest President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs

  About 100 activists protested outside the Philippine National Police headquarters in Manila on Friday to demand justice for those allegedly murdered by police.

  World

  Jan 27, 2017
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• Filipino-Canadians outraged by Rodrigo Duterte’s violent drug war in Philippines

  Filipino-Canadians are speaking out about the horrific violence sweeping across the Philippines as President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war kills more than 5,000 people.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2016
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• Majority of Filipinos satisfied with President Rodrigo Duterte’s 1st 100 days in power

  The poll, which described Duterte's net rating as "very good," comes nearly three months after he took office and with his anti-drug crackdown.

  World

  Oct 6, 2016