Philippines’ Duterte Raises Concerns with Martial Law Edict
In a move that to critics called up the bad old days of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos, Philippine President Rodrigo has placed the southern island of Mindanao under martial law, which allows the president to call out the armed forces to prevent or suppress lawless violence, invasion or rebellion.
Duterte made the decision on May 23 after fighting b…
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