The ICC detained former president Rodrigo Duterte following his arrest for murder as a crime against humanity. Killings in the context of the “war on drugs” continued. At least four journalists were killed and another detained for alleged violations of terrorism-related laws, which were also used against activists and development workers. Hundreds of people, including children, were arrested and detained following protests against corruption in flood-control projects. Online harassment by authorities created a climate of fear among young human rights defenders.
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