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Newest development Oct 29, 2024 · 3 reports In Senate Testimony, Former Philippine President Duterte Defends ‘Drug War’
Rodrigo Duterte said that he had “no apologies, no excuses” for the campaign of violence, which involved thousands of extrajudicial killings.
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Oct 28, 2024
Duterte offers 'no apologies, no excuses' for deadly Philippine drug war
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In Senate Testimony, Former Philippine President Duterte Defends ‘Drug War’
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The Guardian
Duterte tells Philippines ‘war on drugs’ inquiry he kept a death squad ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Oct 27, 2024
The Guardian's feed description Ex-president says he kept criminals to kill other criminals while mayor and offers no apologies at hearing investigating crackdowns
Voice of America
Duterte offers 'no apologies, no excuses' for deadly Philippine drug war ↗ (opens Voice of America) Published Oct 27, 2024
Voice of America's feed description Police said the campaign left more than 6,000 people dead, but rights groups estimate tens of thousands of mostly poor men were killed by officers and vigilantes
Washington Times
Duterte’s jarring testimony into drug killings in Philippines relives a nightmare for many ↗ (opens Washington Times) Published Oct 28, 2024
Washington Times's feed description The cockiness, expletives and threats unleashed by former President Rodrigo Duterte in a Senate inquiry brought back the nightmare of the bloody "war on drugs" for many families of the thousands of victims who were gunned down under his rule.
Los Angeles Times
Duterte’s jarring testimony about drug killings in Philippines revives a nightmare for many ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times) Published Oct 28, 2024
Los Angeles Times's feed description Expletives and threats unleashed by former President Rodrigo Duterte in a Senate inquiry brought back the nightmare of the bloody 'war on drugs' for many in Philippines.
The Diplomat
In Senate Testimony, Former Philippine President Duterte Defends ‘Drug War’ ↗ (opens The Diplomat) Published Oct 28, 2024
The Diplomat's feed description Rodrigo Duterte said that he had “no apologies, no excuses” for the campaign of violence, which involved thousands of extrajudicial killings.
