Australian Prime Minister Should Press Philippines to End Killings

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Relatives of “drug war” victims light candles after the International Criminal Court allowed the ICC prosecutor to resume his investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in the Philippines, Quezon City, July 18, 2023. © 2023 Eloisa Lopez/Reuters On Friday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit the Philippines, the first visit by an Australian prime minister in 20 years. Albanese has said the trip will focus on defense, security, development, and education. But such discussions can’t be fruitful without seriously discussing human rights. Human Rights Watch…

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