![]() ![]() Referring to the political left, but also seemingly others who may protest or question government measures, he openly gave orders to the police, military and local officials to shoot them dead saying, “I will not hesitate. On 1 April 2020, in a televised address President Duterte admonished those who may cause ‘trouble’ during the imposition of the community quarantine amid the COVID 19 pandemic. The lives of those most at risk must be considered a priority, in the effort to minimize the threat of the virus. “We also urge the concerned agencies to investigate members of the police that resorted to disproportionate violence, release San Roque residents under arrest and conduct a probe into the broader incident. The local government must initiate a dialogue with residents and deliver much-needed relief especially to the poorest communities. “We call on the President to immediately cease his dangerous incitement to violence against those critical of the government during the COVID-19 pandemic. The violent police response to calls for help is heartless and unjustifiable, especially while millions of Filipinos are prevented from earning a living. “This includes the violent police dispersal of residents of San Roque, Quezon City who were protesting the lack of relief support from the local government. “The abusive methods used to punish those accused of breaching quarantine and the vast number of mass arrests that have been carried out to date, against mainly poor people, are further examples of the oppressive approach the government takes against those struggling with basic needs. Deadly, unchecked force should never be used in an emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is deeply alarming that President Duterte has extended a ‘shoot to kill’ policy to law enforcement agencies. Responding to orders from President Duterte to police, military officials and barangay officials to shoot ‘troublemakers’ protesting during community quarantine, Amnesty Philippine Section Director, Butch Olano, said: News ApPhilippines: President Duterte gives “shoot to kill” order amid pandemic response ![]()
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