Duterte Admits to Running 'Death Squad' as Davao Mayor

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faced a Senate inquiry, revealing his use of gangsters for extrajudicial killings in Davao City.

Rodrigo Duterte confirmed maintaining a 'death squad' of gangsters to target criminals during his tenure as mayor of Davao City.
He denied authorizing police to carry out extrajudicial killings during his presidency, though his drug war resulted in thousands of deaths.
The International Criminal Court is investigating Duterte's drug war for potential crimes against humanity, with death toll estimates ranging from 6,000 to 30,000.
Duterte remained defiant during the inquiry, stating he took full responsibility for his actions and would repeat them if given another chance.
Critics, including former Senator Leila de Lima, called for accountability, citing fear among witnesses to testify against Duterte during his presidency.