Philippine extrajudicial killings are politically motivated murders committed by government officers, punished by local and international law or convention.

Feb 11, 2019 · Since the election of Rodrigo Duterte in June 2016, a violent ‘war on drugs’ has claimed upwards of 5,000 lives in the Philippines. Executions by police and militia groups that …

Its core programs include human rights education, research, law and policy reform, and public interest litigation. This submission highlights extrajudicial and summary killings in the country. …

Apr 24, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — A report from the United States (U.S.) Department of State said that extrajudicial killings (EJKs) in the Philippines remain a “serious problem”. In a 58 …

Oct 13, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — Families of extrajudicial killing (EJK) victims are turning to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in their pursuit of justice, as filing cases in the country has...

Nov 1, 2024 · However, for the families of thousands of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the Duterte drug war, remembering brings with it painful memories of how once …

May 24, 2024 · EJK technically refers to politically motivated killings carried out by influential people who are protected from accountability by the authority of the states to which they are …

6 days ago · MANILA, Philippines — Advocates of extrajudicial killing (EJK) victims and their loved ones on Friday clarified facts surrounding the ordeal of “Aling Shiela,” who became a …

6 days ago · MANILA, Philippines — The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. keen on pursuing justice for the victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK) during the time of former …

Mar 17, 2025 · MANILA – An ecumenical human rights group has reported a surge in online harassment against families of extrajudicial killing (EJK) victims during the previous …