Indonesia Dishonors Rule of Law with Award to Philippines’ Top Cop

Expand Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (R) talks to Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald Dela Rosa during the oath-taking of the newly promoted officials of the PNP at the Malacanang presidential palace in metro Manila, Philippines on January 19, 2017. © 2017 Romeo Ranoco / Reuters The Indonesian government debased the rule of law today by awarding Philippine National Police Director-General Ronald dela Rosa its highest honor, the Medal of Honor. Indonesia’s National Police Chief, Gen. Tito Karnavian, praised dela Rosa for his “rock star-like inspiration to the Indonesian national…

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