As the number of suspected drug dealers and users killed in his crackdown rose to more than 400, Duterte said he will not stop his anti-drug battle even at the risk of losing his presidency. The moves have sparked alarm among human rights and anti-drug groups. Authorities allege he has been protecting drug dealers, including his son Erwin, whom he urged to surrender. Duterte took office June 30, and since then 402 suspected drug traffickers have been killed in clashes with police, national police records show. He encouraged police and even ordinary citizens to shoot suspected drug dealers if they resist arrest, and promised cash rewards if they turn in drug lords.

Source: ABC News August 03, 2016 05:06 UTC