News · moment 9 of 22
News Clip: Duterte at the ASEAN Summit
from No Friends of Anyone · #29
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2 minNews
A Euronews clip plays of Duterte defiantly addressing reporters about sovereignty and the death toll from his drug war, followed by Obama's cautious response, with a death toll update to 2,400 people killed.
- 23:22Duterte in a white shirt looks like the manager of a catering hall.
- 23:40Tim notes Duterte's defiant statement: 'I am a president of a sovereign state' and 'I do not have any master in the Philippines.'
- 24:12Obama admits it might not be the right time for talks with the Philippines, praising the historical relationship while dodging confrontation.
- 24:42Over 2,400 people killed in drug-related violence since Duterte took office two months ago, with campaigners raising questions about extrajudicial killings.