‘An eye for an eye’: some Duterte death squad members unrepentant as he awaits ICC trial

Up to 30,000 alleged drug users and dealers were slaughtered in the Philippines’ so-called drug war, but on Manila’s streets some of their killers still believe they did the right thingThe kills were easier to swallow after a few drinks.Following each operation the police death squads would haunt Manila’s bars to take the edge off, and because some were superstitious, to ward off malevolent spirits following them home. Continue reading...

‘An eye for an eye’: some Duterte death squad members unrepentant as he awaits ICC trial

Up to 30,000 alleged drug users and dealers were slaughtered in the Philippines’ so-called drug war, but on Manila’s streets some of their killers still believe they did the right thing

The kills were easier to swallow after a few drinks.

Following each operation the police death squads would haunt Manila’s bars to take the edge off, and because some were superstitious, to ward off malevolent spirits following them home.

Continue reading...