The Committee of the Philippines stopped the investigation of the murders of drug dealers
The Committee of the Senate of the Philippines, led by President Rodrigo Duterte decided on Thursday to stop the investigation of extrajudicial killings of dealers and drug users that occurred before and after Duterte came to power.
It was decided to put an end to the investigation into the death of more than a thousand people after Duterte came to power in June 2016. Duarte won the presidential campaign, promising to destroy the drug problem in the Philippines. He openly called for the death of drug dealers and critics argue that the extrajudicial killings committed as part of war Duterte with suppliers of drugs.
Senator Leila De Lima, who was Chairman of the Senate Committee to investigate extrajudicial killings related to anti-drug war Duterte is one of the fiercest critics of the President.
In September, De Lima presented to the witness Edgar Matobato, who reported that he was a member of the group "death Squad" that hunted for drug dealers when Duterte held the post of mayor. Matobato reported that he received direct orders from the alleged Duterte to take out suspected drug dealers. The President's office denies the charges.
Supporters of Duterte De Lima removed from office and replaced her with Senator Richard Gordon. Gordon threw out testimony, stating that they are not credible. He announced Thursday that the Committee will no longer discuss extrajudicial killings, but released a written report on the matter on October 17.
When the Committee resumes its work, the main attention will be paid to measures to combat drugs, such as the introduction of the death penalty for convicted drug traffickers.
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