Many small-time users and dealers have been killed in the Philippines since Duterte took office on June 30. Police say about one-third of the victims were shot by officers in self-defence during legitimate operations. <\/p>\n
Photo by: Reuters <\/p>\n
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a meeting with soldiers at Camp Capinpin in Tanay, in this file photo. <\/p>\n
Human rights groups say around 9,000 people have been killed in the Philippines since President Duterte announced his war on drugs last year. <\/p>\n
They were killed during police drugraids or by unidentified assailants. <\/p>\n
More recently, senior officials such as police officers and politicians believed to be involved in drug trafficking, have also been targeted. <\/p>\n
Many areas where drug dealing was rife have now become safe. <\/p>\n
TRT World's Asia Reporter Shamim Chowdhury reports from the country's capital, Manila. <\/p>\n
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