Philippines
Since President Rodrigo Duterte took office in 2016, his “war on drugs” has killed thousands of mostly urban, poor people with impunity. The security forces have killed hundreds of activists, rights defenders, Indigenous leaders, lawyers, journalists, trade unionists, and environmentalists in a counter-insurgency campaign that involves the vilification, called “red-tagging,” of people deemed to support communist insurgents. Duterte also sought to silence critics, notably opposition Senator Leila de Lima, and news organizations Rappler and ABS-CBN. The government’s response to Covid-19 has caused serious rights violations, including the deaths of quarantine violators.
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Philippines: Discrimination Against Workers with HIV
Amid Epidemic, Weak Government Response to Unlawful Firings, Harassment
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Philippines Adopts ‘Drug War’ Measures Against Activists
‘Knock and Plead’ Strategy Puts Lives at Grave Risk
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Philippine President’s Tired, Old ‘Drug War’ Rhetoric
Duterte Doubles Down on Brutal Policy, Imperiling UN Program
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Philippines Loses a Press Freedom Fighter
Nonoy Espina Was at Forefront of Struggle Against Attacks on the Media
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ICC One Step Closer to Probe of Philippines Murderous 'War on Drugs'
UN Human Rights Council Should Launch Own Investigation
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Police Killing, Caught on Video, Riles the Philippines
Case Underscores Law Enforcement Failure to Use Body Cameras
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New Philippines Police Chief Signals Change
General Eleazar Opens ‘Drug War’ Case Files to Investigators
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Philippines: Killings Highlight Need for International Action
UN Rapid Response Team Should Investigate Attacks on Activists
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Philippines Admits Police Role in ‘Drug War’ Killings
Stunning Admission Highlights Need for UN Inquiry
