When US President Donald Trump and other world leaders meet in the Philippines from Sunday, copying their controversial host's signature fist salute could land them in hot water. But critics warn the gesture has come to represent the brutalities of Duterte's drug war, which has claimed thousands of lives. "(They) should deny the architect of this human rights calamity the international recognition he undeservedly craves." Eyes will be on whether Trump does the fist pump, having told Duterte in April he was doing a "great job" in his drug war. Abe, whom Duterte has called a "true friend", has not criticised the drug war.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 12, 2017 03:33 UTC