19 May 2024
30m

The Sunday Story: Life in the Shadow of the Philippines' Drug War

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This podcast episode explores the ongoing war on drugs in the Philippines and the challenges it presents, including extrajudicial killings, social stigma, lack of judicial oversight, and the need for rehabilitation. The section highlights the work of independent researchers who document drug killings, the efforts in drug rehabilitation centers, and the stories of individuals affected by the war on drugs. It emphasizes the culture of impunity, the normalization of violence, and the need for change in the Philippines.

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