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May 31, 2017

Philippines: Duterte Tells Soldiers They Can Rape Women in Region Under Martial Law
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In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte has sparked outrage after
he told soldiers that they could rape women with impunity in the region
of Mindanao, where Duterte has declared martial law. In a speech Friday,
Duterte said, "If you happen to have raped three women, I will own up to
it"-implying he'd cover for the soldiers and take responsibility himself
for the rape. In the past, Duterte has said he wished he'd been "first
in line" in a gang rape of a woman who was raped and murdered in the
1980s.


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