Duterte’s ‘drug war’ created a generation of children damaged by violence

In a small, ramshackle home in Payatas, a girl named Jennifer sits on a blue couch that still bears the mark of a bullet. It was there, in December 2016, that she clung to her father, Benigno, as police officers barged in. Despite his desperate pleas for mercy—“Sir, if I committed a crime, please have

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Why this matters

The 'drug war' under former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was a controversial campaign marked by widespread extrajudicial killings and human rights abuses. This story highlights the profound and lasting human cost, particularly on vulnerable populations like children, who are left to grapple with the trauma and loss. The ongoing International Criminal Court investigation signifies a global effort to seek accountability and justice for the victims, underscoring the international significance of these events.

Key entitiesDuterte Jennifer Benigno Payatas International Criminal Court (ICC)

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What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Duterte's 'drug war' involved violence and created victims.
There are ongoing efforts or discussions related to justice for drug war victims.

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Duterte’s ‘drug war’ created a generation of children damaged by violence.

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A girl named Jennifer clung to her father, Benigno, as police killed him in December 2016 in Payatas.

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Duterte ICC hearings trigger 'joy' among relatives of drug war victims.

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Where they diverge

The primary focus of the drug war's impact

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This outlet frames the impact as creating a generation of children damaged by violence, using a specific child's story.

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This outlet frames the impact in terms of victims' relatives' reactions to ICC hearings, focusing on accountability and emotional responses.

Coverage gaps

The specific personal story of a child victim, Jennifer, whose father was killed.

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) hearings concerning Duterte's drug war.

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Moderate (32/100)

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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Geographic diversity— 2 regions9/34

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Duterte ICC hearings trigger 'joy' among relatives of drug war victims - Nikkei Asia

Duterte ICC hearings trigger 'joy' among relatives of drug war victims Nikkei Asia

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