Allies of Philippines’ Duterte step up online attacks as drug war trial looms
As judges in The Hague consider whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case should proceed to trial, a parallel battle over the narrative has taken hold…
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Allies of Philippines’ Duterte step up online attacks as drug war trial looms
As judges in The Hague consider whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case should proceed to trial, a parallel battle over the narrative has taken hold online. Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have accused Duterte of overseeing a campaign of extrajudicial killings linked to his signature “war on drugs”. Rights groups say the campaign left thousands dead during his 2016-2022 presidency, allegations he has repeatedly denied. Analysts...
By Alan Robles
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Watch the Paolina Massidda interview with Rappler senior investigative reporter Lian Buan after the conclusion of Rodrigo Duterte's pre-trial hearing
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