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The dark legacy of extrajudicial killings in the Philippines

On Point | Podcast

CHAPTER

The Reign of Duterte: Justifying Killings and Disregarding Human Rights

This chapter discusses Duterte's careful language choices to avoid the term 'murder' while justifying killings as necessary for national security. It examines the leader's dismissal of human rights concerns, advocating for vigilante justice against perceived threats. The narrative also emphasizes the importance of documenting such events to preserve historical truths and various perspectives.

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