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Duterte considers imposing martial law in fight against drugs

President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has warned that if his fight against drug peddlers became “very virulent”, then he’ll be forced to impose martial law.

The controversial leader made the comments while speaking to members of a chamber of commerce in the southern city of Davao late on Saturday, while also noting that he has sworn to protect the country against all threats, including drugs, which he said has affected about 4 million people.

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“If I wanted to, and it will deteriorate into something really very virulent, I will declare martial law,” he said.

“No one can stop me,” he said, referring to the Supreme Court and Congress.

“My country transcends everything else, even the limitations.” Duterte added.

In the early 1970’s, the Philippines endured a decade of martial law and memories of campaigns to restore democracy and protect human rights are fresh in the minds of many people.

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