Philippines’ Duterte puts opposition in charge of his drug war

Leni Robredo has regularly attacked the ‘senseless killing’ and says it’s time for a new campaign — but some say she’s been led into a trap

President Rodrigo Duterte and vice-president Leni Robredo . Picture: REUTERS/ROMEO RANOCOhe vocal critic that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has named to a lead role in his deadly drug war called for revamping the crackdown and ending its “senseless” killing.

“I believe that in all police operations, anything can happen, but we oppose deliberate and planned killings of innocent people,” added Robredo, who is vice-president but was elected separately from Duterte. Duterte bristles at any criticism of his drug war, with public opinion polls saying he has the overwhelming backing of the Philippine people.

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