Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted to having a "death squad" when he was mayor of Davao City, stating that it was part of his efforts to combat crime. However, he refused to acknowledge ordering police to kill thousands of suspected drug users and dealers during his presidency. The controversy stems from the country's brutal anti-drug campaign in 2016, which left over 6,000 people dead. Rights groups estimate tens of thousands were killed without proof of links to drugs.
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