An international human rights group dubs President Rodrigo Duterte as a "cheerleader" for the killing of drug suspects.
Human Rights Watch deputy director for Asia Philem Kine took notice on the President's approval to eliminate drug trade by any means necessary which is one of the highlights of President's State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Kine warned that Duterte's recent pronouncements endanger the lives of Filipinos as they may fall victims to "state-sanctioned murder."
"As long as Duterte is a cheerleader for the summary killing of criminal suspects, the fundamental right to life of all Filipinos is at risk from state-sanctioned murder," Kine said in a statement.
Kine describes Duterte's statements as "implicit" despite the killings haven't proven anyone guilty.
"President Duterte must publicly recognize that respect for rule of law and fulfilling the human rights of Filipinos extends to all Filipinos, including criminal suspects and those implicated in the drug trade," he said.
Duterte said in his address that human rights should not be used as a shield or excuse to destroy the country.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer
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