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This follows comments by Duterte that perhaps 40% of the 160,000-person PNP might be corrupt or involved in illegal drugs.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217650
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PHILIPPINES: Vigilantism could present business risk
Duterte is a powerful president with strong support among elected Philippine politicians and the public. Nevertheless, his methods are stoking controversy with concerns of an…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213436
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PHILIPPINES: ICC drug matter little risk to Duterte
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES220430
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His remarks follow congress's controversial renewing of martial law throughout the island until December 31.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB222391
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Proclamation 216 was made after Islamic State (IS)-linked Maute group militants attacked and occupied Marawi City on May 23. The president also suspended habeas corpus in Mindanao…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221974
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Illegal drugs in South-east Asia.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB222298
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This follows President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo’s order in a July 21 speech that law enforcement personnel should summarily shoot suspected drug dealers who resist arrest, with a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB223852
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The so-called ‘December killings’ remain highly emotive and controversial in Suriname and the ruling has sparked opposition calls for the president to resign. While Bouterse is…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249195
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This follows the August 15-18 PNP raids in and around Manila which saw up to 81 people killed who officially were suspected of involvement in illegal drug-related activities but…