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Philippine president-elect Duterte vows to kill criminals

Published: 16 May 2016 - 12:00 am | Last Updated: 14 Nov 2021 - 07:46 pm
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A picture made available on 12 May 2016 shows Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte speaking to supporters during a rally in Manila, Philippines, 07 May 2016.  EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO


Davao, Philippines: Philippines' president-elect Rodrigo Duterte vowed Sunday to reintroduce capital punishment and give security forces "shoot-to-kill" orders.

"What I will do is to urge Congress to restore death penalty by hanging," Duterte told a press conference in the southern city of Davao.

He also said he would give security forces "shoot-to-kill" orders for assaults on organised crime or against criminals who violently resist arrest.

AFP