The Philippines' Drug War

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Source: AAP

The top police official in the Philippines has announced a temporary suspension of police participation in the nation's bloody drug war while he conducts a purge of rogue officers. Image: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (AAP)


Thousands have been killed in the crackdown - which Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte says will now continue for the rest of his term.


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