Extrajudicial Killings

Also known as EJK

Extrajudicial killings (EJKs) in the Philippines have been a significant issue since Rodrigo Duterte's presidency, with human rights groups demanding justice and accountability for thousands of deaths. Neri Colmenares, a human rights lawyer, has refuted claims that 43 documented cases are insufficient to establish crimes against humanity under international law. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is urging protection for families affected by these killings following Duterte's arrest at the ICC.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

Recent stories about EJK

House refiles bill against EJKs, offshore gaming, espionage

On Wednesday, leaders of the House Quad Committee refiled measures against extrajudicial killings, offshore gaming, espionage, and fraudulent land or identity claims by foreigners.
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Duterte鈥檚 defense seeks Senate findings to counter ICC prosecution

The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte is seeking to submit findings from a Senate committee inquiry to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to the prosecution's opposition to Duterte's request for interim release.
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CHR says PNP not fully cooperating in drug war deaths probe

On Monday, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) stated that the Philippine National Police (PNP) has yet to fully cooperate with investigations into killings from the Duterte administration's war on drugs.
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DILG seeks ICC permit for Duterte鈥檚 oath as Davao mayor

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced on Monday that it will request the International Criminal Court (ICC) to permit a Philippine embassy official to administer former President Rodrigo Duterte's oath as Davao City mayor while he is in detention in The Hague.
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ICC prosecutor likely to find evidence for Duterte drug war crimes

A crimes against humanity expert expressed confidence that the policy element will not pose a significant challenge for prosecutors in the confirmation of charges hearing for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Palace spox warns Duterte鈥檚 lawyer of EJK challenges

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro commented on lawyer Nicholas Kaufman's defense of former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC), noting potential challenges due to Duterte鈥檚 admission of killings.
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Sara thanks Marcos sarcastically for dad's detention

Vice President Sara Duterte thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., 'ironically,' for mending her relationship with her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained at Scheveningen Prison in The Hague over alleged crimes against humanity.
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Duterte detained at ICC, Remulla defends

Former President Rodrigo Duterte is currently in detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague following his voluntary surrender on March 11 to face 43 cases of alleged 'crimes against humanity' related to extrajudicial killings during his administration's drug war.
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Rep Acidre says 43 EJK cases enough to convict Duterte

Tingog Party-list Representative Jude Acidre asserts that the 43 extrajudicial killings (EJKs) identified by ICC prosecutors are sufficient to represent thousands of cases in Duterte's drug war.
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Duterte allies challenge ICC arrest legality during Senate hearing

Allies of former President Rodrigo Duterte questioned the validity and legality of his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) during a Senate hearing, raising concerns over procedural issues and jurisdiction.
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