Duterte Drug War
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Philippines’ Duterte says he won’t cooperate with ICC probe into drug war killingsAn International Criminal Court prosecutor sought authorisation on Monday to open a full investigation into the killings, saying crimes against humanity could have been committed.WorldJun 15, 2021
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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.WorldOct 20, 2020
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Despite drug war that killed thousands, Rodrigo Duterte ‘jokes’ about smoking marijuanaThe comment is bound to upset families of the victims of his crackdown on narcotics.WorldDec 3, 2018
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Trump to meet leaders of Philippines, India and Australia on ASEAN summit sidelinesTrump’s discussions will largely centre on trade and North Korea but he remains dogged by things he has said, and not said, about Russia.WorldNov 12, 2017
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Trump unlikely to rebuke Duterte on brutal drug war, believed to be a fanDuterte has drawn international condemnation for sanctioning a bloody drug war that features extrajudicial killing of drug dealers and users.WorldNov 12, 2017
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Philippines’ Duterte says he stabbed someone to death as a teen, then proposes hosting human rights summitDuterte used the story to defend his violent crackdown on drug dealers and users in the Philippines.WorldNov 11, 2017
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Philippines’ Duterte looks forward to ‘righteous’ meeting with Donald TrumpDuterte said he would deal with Trump "in the most righteous way" when they meet next month to discuss regional security and Manila's war on drugs.PoliticsOct 29, 2017
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‘Are you a pedophile?’: Duterte blasts human rights chief concerned about teen murders in Philippines drug war"Why are you smitten with teenagers? Are you? I'm having my doubts. Are you gay or a pedophile?" Duterte said, referring to the Philippines' top human rights official Chito Gascon.CrimeSep 16, 2017
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Duterte on Philippines drug war, terrorism: ‘Human rights, son of a bitch’The comment came as Duterte and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson reacted to a shouted question about whether they'd discuss human rights.WorldAug 7, 2017
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Duterte drug war marks first year, but critics say it has brought little successThe brutal crackdown has resulted in thousands of deaths, but the street price of crystal meth has fallen and Filipinos remain anxious about crime.WorldJun 25, 2017
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