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Ph to suspend war on drugs

Discussion in 'News and Weather' started by DavyL200, Jan 30, 2017.

  1. DavyL200

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    Philippine police are suspending their controversial war on drugs after the "corrupt" police force has been "cleansed".

    Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa said on Monday that anti-drug units would be dissolved.

    It comes after the murder of a South Korean businessman inside police headquarters. He had been kidnapped and killed by anti-drug police.

    More than 7,000 people have been killed since the crackdown on drugs began.

    The death toll and President Rodrigo Duterte's hardline stance against drugs have attracted intense criticism from human rights groups and Western countries, although the president continues to enjoy a high level of support among Filipinos.

    Speaking on Monday, Mr Dela Rosa said Mr Duterte "told us to clean the organisation first".

    "We will cleanse our ranks... then maybe after that, we can resume our war on drugs." Philippines to suspend drug war to clean up 'corrupt' police - BBC News
     
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    Does that mean that the 6 month mandate, I mean the new 6 year mandate annouced yesterday to clear up the Philippines is no longer applicable? How long to clean up the Police?
     
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    Whilst working on the curruption in the pnp he just as well fix them all inc the bi,customs,politicians etc etc the list goes on.
     
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