Domestic accountability for PH drug war ‘inadequate’— int’l rights group

2026-02-04 - 10:46

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