Duterte's Death Squad Revelations: The Quest for Justice

The Philippine police will investigate claims by former President Rodrigo Duterte about assembling a 'death squad' during his tenure as Davao mayor. This disclosure raises concerns of police involvement in unsolved drug-related cases, amidst criticisms of his deadly war on drugs, drawing attention from the ICC.

Philippine police are set to investigate former President Rodrigo Duterte's admissions about forming a 'death squad' while he was mayor of Davao City. Duterte's claims have brought forth a wave of scrutiny, especially in relation to his notorious war on drugs that has been widely criticized.

Duterte pointed to former police officers as leaders of this squad during a Senate inquiry, raising questions about potential police involvement in unsolved drug-related killings. Human rights groups reported around 1,400 suspicious deaths during Duterte's years as mayor, with a much larger toll attributed to his anti-drug campaign as president.

The Philippine National Police plans to use the names mentioned during the Senate hearing to pursue further investigation. Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court continues its probe into possible crimes against humanity during Duterte's presidency, placing additional pressure on the Philippine administration for accountability.

(With inputs from agencies.)