In the five years since Duterte became president, dozens of people in the legal profession have been brutally attacked, often with deadly consequences. According to the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG), several lawyers, prosecutors and judges have been killed during Duterte’s term – higher than all the recorded deadly attacks on lawyers in the last 50 years under six previous presidents.

Philippines: 61 lawyers slain in Duterte term, more than under previous 6 presidents combined

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has defended the use of "lethal force" during police raids on Sunday that left at least nine activists dead as catholic leaders joined the condemnation of the killings.

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Philippines: 61 lawyers slain in Duterte term, more than under previous 6 presidents combined

'Finish off communists': Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte orders to kill rebels