Duterte's Drug War (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
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The text discusses President Duterte's controversial drug war in the Philippines, which has led to mass extrajudicial killings and criticism of police involvement. Despite garnering public support, Duterte's methods are facing scrutiny and the campaign against drugs is evolving.
Insights
- Duterte's drug war in the Philippines, characterized by extrajudicial killings and vigilante-style executions, has drawn both public support and criticism, highlighting the complex nature of the campaign and its impact on society.
- The involvement of the police in suspected vigilante-style killings, coupled with allegations of corruption and human rights abuses, underscores the multifaceted challenges and controversies surrounding Duterte's methods, raising concerns about the rule of law and accountability within law enforcement agencies.
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Who is the Philippine leader facing criticism?
Duterte
What has been praised in a film about Duterte's campaign?
Depiction
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Killings
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Summary
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"Philippine drug war: Duterte's controversial campaign"
- The Philippine leader has faced criticism for a bloody drug war.
- A film has been praised for its depiction of Duterte's campaign.
- Duterte openly encourages killings of those linked to drugs.
- Vigilante-style killings are suspected to involve the police.
- Duterte's campaign has led to mass extra-judicial killings.
- Duterte's methods have garnered public support but may be changing.
- The police face criticism for corruption and human rights abuses.
- The campaign against drugs in the Philippines is shifting.
- Duterte's orders to the police include killing suspects.
- The drug war in the Philippines continues with ongoing violence.
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