Domestic accountability for PH drug war ‘inadequate'— int’l rights group
MANILA, Philippines — Despite the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte in 2025 over his alleged role in the drug war killings, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said domestic accountability remains “inadequate,” with only nine cops convicted for their involvement in the campaign. In a report released Wednesday, HRW criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for taking “little action” to address human rights violations last year, noting that government security forces implicated in abuses were rarely held accountable. “President Marcos should move beyond rhetoric and take concrete measures to improve human rights in the Philippines,” HRW Deputy Asia Director Bryony Lau said. […]...Keep on reading: Domestic accountability for PH drug war ‘inadequate'— int’l rights group
