fuckyeahdrugpolicy:They Are Slaughtering Us Like Animals — Inside the Philippines Drug War | New Yor
fuckyeahdrugpolicy:They Are Slaughtering Us Like Animals — Inside the Philippines Drug War | New York TimesIn January 2017, the death toll of Filipinos killed as part of President Rodrigo Duterte’s abusive “war on drugs” surpassed the 7,000 mark. It’s only been a little over 7 months since Duterte took office.Last year, upon winning the election, the president urged citizens with guns to shoot and kill drug dealers who resist arrest and fight back. “Please feel free to call us, the police, or do it yourself if you have the gun, you have my support,” Duterte said in a televised speech. “Shoot him and I’ll give you a medal.”In this photo essay, photojournalist Daniel Berehulak exposes the graphic violence on the front lines of the drug war. He documented 57 homicide victims over 35 days.full article -- source link