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Human Rights Day protesters accuse Philippines president of extrajudicial killings, injustices
Hundreds of people have marched in the Philippines capital protesting what they say is a rising number of extrajudicial killings and other injustices under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The protesters, led by a Philippines-based rights group, gathered at a public square in Manila before marching toward the presidential palace to demand justice for victims.
- ABC
- AP
Police estimated around 800 protesters took part in the rally, which coincided with International Human Rights Day.
Cristina Palabay of the rights group Karapatan said under the Marcos administration’s counter-insurgency campaign, the group had documented at least 17…