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By T. Kumar, International Advocacy Director, Amnesty International USA
Media reports indicate that in the Philippines number of people killed by the police could be as high as 400 to 800 in the last few weeks. These cold blooded murders are committed by the police and vigilantes by the active encouragement and support of the President Duterte and his “shoot to kill” directive. In essence President Duterte has become the “Cheer Leader” for these killings.