Philippines Drug War Continues

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - DECEMBER 23: Residents mill outside a crime scene where two alleged drug suspects were killed by police in an alleged buy bust operation on December 23, 2016 in Manila, Philippines. Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has said he wanted the Constitution amended to allow Philippine leaders to wield martial law powers without judicial and congressional approval, a move he said is necessary to contain the ongoing 'drug menace' and maintain peace and security in the country. Around 5,882 people have been killed across the country since President Rodrigo Duterte launched his war on illegal drugs five months ago, according to figures from the Philippine National Police. An average of 25 victims were killed daily during the five-month period, and police kill 97 percent of those they shoot, leaving 33 dead for every person wounded according to the figures. Last October, Duterte himself said the country could expect about 20,000 or 30,000 more deaths in his administration's bloody war on drugs. (Photo by Dondi Tawatao/Getty Images)