Australia urges Philippines: Stop extrajudicial killings
12 October 2016
Australia voiced its concern over human rights violations in the Philippines as the Philippine government continues its anti-narcotics campaign.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop on Monday urged Manila to stop extrajudicial killings and allow drug suspects to have face time with the local courts.
"The Australian government is concerned about ongoing reports of human rights violations in the Philippines and we are monitoring the situation closely," Bishop was quoted in the Australian Financial Review report as saying.
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