The war on drugs’ worst slaughter is going underground

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On Australia’s doorstep, one country has taken the global war on drugs to the extreme.When Rodrigo Duterte became president of the Philippines in 2016 he promised to slaughter drug dealers – and his hardline anti-drug regime lasted until last year, when he was beaten in elections.But has the end of Duterte really ended the slaughter? Has the new government lived up to its promises? Or do the bodies in Manila’s morgues tell us the war has gone underground?Today, contributor to The Monthly Margaret Simons on what happens when you unleash violence on the streets – and why it’s so hard to end.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Contributor to The Monthly Margaret SimonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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