During a formal phone conversation, Donald trump praised his Philippine counterpart, Rodrigo duterte for the «excellent work» in the field of fight against drugs. It is noteworthy that human rights organizations and the United Nations condemned the leader of the Philippines for the brutal campaign against drug trafficking, which killed thousands of drugs dealers and those who depend on «white death».
«I heard about the huge drug problem and would like to congratulate You on a successful result against them. In many countries, drugs have become a problem, and we have too but you did a great job, and I’m calling You to tell about it» — is the direct speech of Donald trump in the transcript of the telephone conversation.
«Thank you, Mr. President. Now drugs are a real disaster for my nation; I must do everything possible to protect Filipinos,» replied Duterte, who recently boasted that he personally killed three suspects in drug trafficking.
Trump’s actions are completely opposite to the actions of his predecessor. Ex-US President Barack Obama has canceled a meeting with filipensky leader in September last year, criticizing Duterte for violation of human rights.
Rodrigo Duterte won the presidency on 30 June 2016 and the first days announced an uncompromising fight against drug trafficking. According to human rights organizations, by 20 January of this year war on drug cartels led to the deaths of about 7,000 people, including drug dealers and drug addicts. Almost all of them have been killed by police or acropoliscasino organizations that operate like the «death squads».
