Philippines Drug War Truth Commission Begins Hearings

A truth commission in the Philippines has begun hearing cases related to the country's controversial drug war, starting with testimonies from victims' families. This initiative aims to provide justice for those affected by the anti-drug campaign.

14 Aug, 16:08 — 14 Aug, 21:32

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The 'war on drugs' under former President Duterte led to thousands of deaths, drawing international condemnation and accusations of human rights abuses. This Truth Commission represents a significant step towards accountability and justice for victims' families, potentially revealing new details about the extent and nature of the killings.

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The Truth Commission in the Philippines has begun its hearings.
The hearings are focused on investigating drug war killings during the Duterte administration.
Victim testimonies, including those from mothers of victims, are central to the initial proceedings.

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The Truth Commission is a nongovernmental body.

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The first hearing opened on Friday.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

Philippines drug war victims seek justice through truth commission

Families of drug war victims testify before the Truth Commission, seeking answers and closure after years of silence.

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Truth body on drug war starts with a mother’s tale of woe

MANILA, Philippines — The nongovernmental Truth Commission inquiry into the drug war killings during the Duterte administration opened its first hearing on Friday with the testimony of the mother of a 19-year-old disabled man, who was shot dead by masked gunmen in 2017 on suspicion that he was peddling marijuana and “shabu” (crystal meth). The

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Philippines drug war victims seek justice through truth commission

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Truth body on drug war starts with a mother’s tale of woe

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Commission CommencementAugust 14th

The Truth Commission officially began its hearings, marking a new phase in the investigation of drug war killings.

Victim TestimoniesAugust 14th

Initial proceedings focused on emotional testimonies from victims' families, particularly mothers, seeking justice and closure.

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