Families of victims in the Philippines have gathered to mark a decade since the launch of the country’s controversial and deadly campaign against illegal drugs. Initiated in 2016 under the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte, the war on drugs resulted in thousands of deaths, leaving many families still seeking justice and accountability. Human rights organizations and victims’ relatives continue to call for international investigations, particularly through the International Criminal Court, to address the alleged extrajudicial killings associated with the crackdown.
- The campaign, widely known as the “war on drugs,” began in 2016 under former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
- Official government records estimate over 6,000 deaths occurred during police operations, while human rights groups estimate the actual death toll is significantly higher.
- Victims’ families and advocacy groups held memorial events to mark the ten-year milestone and renew their demands for justice.
- Efforts to hold perpetrators accountable persist, with ongoing calls for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate potential crimes against humanity.
- Despite the transition in national leadership, families report that systemic challenges and barriers to achieving legal justice remain.
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