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Thousands rally in Philippines to warn of Duterte 'dictatorship'
Topic Started: Sep 21 2017, 07:18 AM (51 Views)
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#WORLD NEWS SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 / 5:02 AM / UPDATED AN HOUR AGO

Romeo Ranoco, Roli Ng

MANILA (Reuters) - Left-wing activists and political opponents of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte held rallies on Thursday to warn against what they see as the emergence of a dictatorship under the no-nonsense but hugely popular leader.

Politicians, indigenous people, church leaders, businessmen, and leftists marched, staged rallies and attended masses to denounce Duterte, accusing him of abuses and authoritarianism similar to that of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

The events were to mark the 45th anniversary of the declaration of martial law under Marcos, which lasted nine years and is remembered by many Filipinos as brutal and oppressive.
Reuters
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