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war-on-drugs

Asia & Pacific 10 months ago

'Compelling' grounds to throw case out, Duterte lawyer says

Rodrigo Duterte's lead lawyer said Sunday there was a "compelling" argument to throw out the International Criminal Court case against the former Philippines president before it even comes to trial.

Academia 11 months ago

Breaking impunity: Duterte’s arrest and new chapter in Southeast Asian Justice

More than a symbolic act, Duterte’s arrest signals the beginning of a new era in which no leader, regardless of domestic popularity or political influence, can evade accountability.

Editorial 11 months ago

Who's next after Duterte?

Many say Duterte’s arrest is not enough, as there are figures who remain untouchable despite the blood on their hands, such as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Philippines will not cooperate with ICC's drug war probe: Marcos Jr

Reiterating the international body has no jurisdiction, Marcos told reporters the government is monitoring the ICC investigators' presence in the country and has ordered agencies not to assist their probe.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Philippine police officer jailed in rare drug war conviction

A Philippine police officer has been jailed for torturing two teenagers killed at the height of former president Rodrigo Duterte's drug war, court documents show, in a rare conviction of an enforcer of the crackdown.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Marcos Jr won’t follow Duterte’s bloody approach to drug war

In his first sit-down interview since he won the presidency in May, Marcos said that he wants to run an anti-drug campaign that is holistic, focusing more on prevention and rehabilitation.

Academia 3 years ago

Indonesia’s zero tolerance drug laws leave hundreds on death row

Indonesia’s war on drugs hasn’t worked. Hundreds are on death row, executions are regular and the drug trade carries on.

Community 4 years ago

National Narcotics Agency holds dance competition to wage war on drugs

The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has opened a competition called Dancing Against Drugs for the public, with a total prize of millions of rupiah.

SE Asia 5 years ago

Philippines' Duterte renews threat to kill drug dealers after big bust

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte renewed on Friday a threat to kill drug dealers after police seized 756 kg of methamphetamines, a haul he said proved the Southeast Asian country had become a transhipment point for narcotics.