Children Victims in Duterte's Drug War: A Look at the Innocents Lost
'They didn't deserve to die': Know the children killed in Duterte's Philippines drug war
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The International Criminal Court is set to prosecute former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his ally, Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, for crimes against humanity linked to the drug war that resulted in thousands of deaths, including many children. This article highlights the tragic stories of 11 children who lost their lives during this campaign, igniting outrage and calls for justice.
- 01Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa is facing an ICC arrest order following the Philippine Supreme Court's rejection of his appeals.
- 02The drug war, known as 'Tokhang,' has reportedly led to the deaths of up to 30,000 individuals, including many children.
- 03Myca Ulpina, aged 3, was the youngest victim, shot during a police raid in 2019, sparking public outrage.
- 04Kian Lloyd de los Santos, 17, became a symbol of the drug war's brutality after his murder by police was captured on video.
- 05The ICC has concluded that the killings under Duterte's regime qualify as crimes against humanity due to their systematic nature.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is preparing to prosecute former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa for their roles in a brutal anti-drug campaign that has claimed thousands of lives, including many children. The Philippine Supreme Court has upheld an ICC arrest order against dela Rosa, who is now in hiding. The campaign, known as 'Tokhang,' has been responsible for the deaths of up to 30,000 individuals, with 11 children highlighted in this article as tragic examples of collateral damage. Among them, Myca Ulpina, aged 3, was shot during a police raid, and Kian Lloyd de los Santos, aged 17, was murdered in a police operation captured on security footage, leading to public outrage and convictions of involved officers. The ICC has determined these killings meet the criteria for crimes against humanity, emphasizing the need for international accountability. As Duterte faces potential arrest and imprisonment, the families of these victims continue to cry for justice, highlighting the tragic consequences of a policy that prioritized body counts over human lives.
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The ongoing legal proceedings against Duterte and dela Rosa could lead to greater accountability for human rights violations in the Philippines, impacting public perception and future governance.
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