Philippines' Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Photo: Reuters Philippines' Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Photo: Reuters
Philippines' Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Photo: Reuters
Asia /  Southeast Asia

Philippines defends deadly drug war at UN, claims nation’s actions grabbed headlines for ‘wrong reasons’

Despite growing alarm and international criticism, the controversial Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte has said he won’t stop the campaign

Topic |   Rodrigo Duterte
Reuters
Reuters

Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Philippines' Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Photo: Reuters Philippines' Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Photo: Reuters
Philippines' Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Photo: Reuters
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