Davao Death Squad

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The Davao Death Squad (DDS) is a vigilante group in Davao City, Philippines. The group is alleged to have conducted summary executions of street children and individuals suspected of petty crimes and drug dealing.[1] It has been estimated that the group is responsible for the killing or disappearance of between 1,020 and 1,040 people between 1998 and 2008.[2][3] A 2009 report by the Philippine Commission on Human Rights (CHR) noted stonewalling by local police under the mayorship of Rodrigo Duterte while a leaked cable observed a lack of public outrage among Davao residents.[4][5]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Human Rights Watch was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Conde, Carlos H. (March 23, 2005). "Philippine death squads extend their reach". New York Times. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
  3. ^ Law, James (June 30, 2014). "The Philippines' real-life Punisher, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, urged to run for president". News.com.au. Archived from the original on September 6, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
  4. ^ "CHR Probes DDS".
  5. ^ Marshall, Andrew R.C.; Mogato, Manuel (May 26, 2016). "Philippine death squads very much in business as Duterte set for presidency". Reuters. Archived from the original on May 26, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2016.