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Philippines drug war
Philippine Court Tosses Final Tax Charge Against Nobel Laureate
By Sebastian Strangio
Maria Ressa and her publication Rappler have once again scored a legal victory against charges brought under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
ICC Rejects Philippines’ Final Appeal Against ‘Drug War’ Investigation
By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling opens the way to an investigation of extrajudicial killings, but trials of Philippine officials remain a remote prospect.
Philippine Court Denies Bail to Prominent Duterte Critic
By Sebastian Strangio
The decision came after Leila De Lima was acquitted on the second of three politically motivated drug cases last month.
Philippine Court Acquits Leila de Lima of Drug Charges
By Joeal Calupitan and Patrick Quinn
The former opposition senator has been detained since 2017 on drug charges widely believed to be politically motivated. She remains in jail on an outstanding charge.
Philippines Refuses to Cooperate With ‘Unacceptable’ ICC Drug War Investigation
By Sebastian Strangio
Last week, the International Criminal Court ordered the restarting of its investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte's violent "war on drugs."
Glimmer of Justice for 9-Year-Old Killed in Philippine Drug War
By Sebastian Strangio
Last month, a court accepted the petition of Lenin Baylon's father seeking to correct the cause of death listed on his death certificate.
Imprisoned Duterte Critic Held Hostage During Escape Attempt
By Sebastian Strangio
The "near death experience," as former Senator Leila de Lima characterized it, highlights the peril she has faced since her imprisonment on spurious drug charges in 2017.
Marcos, Biden Meet on Sidelines of UN General Assembly
By Sebastian Strangio
The two leaders committed to strengthening a strategic partnership that both view as vital in an era of renascent Chinese power.
Philippine President Marcos Promises to Dial Back Deadly Drug War
By Sebastian Strangio
The leader promised to emphasize education and rehabilitation, but repeated that he would not cooperate with an ICC probe into extrajudicial killings.
Philippines Requests ICC to Halt Drug War Investigation
By Sebastian Strangio
Manila has repeated its claim that The Hague-based court has no jurisdiction over anti-drug killings committed under President Rodrigo Duterte.
Philippines Will Not Rejoin International Criminal Court, Marcos Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement came after the Hague-based ICC sought to restart its investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte's "war on drugs."
Arrests and Censorship Mark Rodrigo Duterte’s Final Month in Power
By Mong Palatino
The president has solidified his reputation as a leader who enabled the rapid deterioration of human rights in the Philippines.
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