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war on drugs

November 30, 2018

Conviction of police officers shows reality of 'war on drugs' in Philippines, says Amnesty

Amnesty says verdict confirms that the 'war on drugs' is a brutal, murderous campaign that claims innocent lives.
November 20, 2018

Psychoactive Substances Act review 'admits extensive failure'

Drug policy foundation says the Psychoactive Substances Act has failed to meet many of its goals.
September 29, 2018

Call for President Duterte's comments on killings to be probed by ICC

The President's statement that his “only sin is extrajudicial killings” was later dismissed as 'playful' by a spokesperson.
September 25, 2018

Legalise and regulate drugs, says new report by global leaders

The report details how governments can take control of illegal drug markets through regulation to weaken criminal organisations that profit from illegal drugs, and can promote global health, security and development.
June 26, 2018

Bereaved families call on MPs to end the drug war

Bereaved families to tell MPs, “The Drug War killed our kids. Save lives, end it now.”
June 8, 2018

Killings of suspected 'drug offenders' in Bangladesh must stop, says UN

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned the alleged extra-judicial killings of suspected drug offenders in Bangladesh.
April 13, 2018

Global executions fall, but large numbers given death penalty for drugs, says Amnesty

Last year saw a small drop in the overall number of executions around the world, large numbers of death sentences were carried out for non-violent crimes such as drug offences.
March 21, 2018

ACLU responds to White House drug policy proposal

The American CIvil Liberties Union says proposals for tackling the opioid addiction crisis are unconstitutional and absurd.
February 12, 2018

ICC's investigation into drug killings 'a crucial moment for justice in the Philippines'

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court will open a preliminary examination into the 'war on drugs' in the Philippines, in which thousands of alleged drug offenders have been killed.
December 9, 2017

Mexico 'should reject more militarised law enforcement'

The Mexican Senate should reject legislation that would enshrine the role of the Mexican armed forces in law enforcement activities, Human Rights Watch has said.