Duterte Threatens Removal Of EU Diplomats From Philippines Critical of Drug War
(WorldNews Sweden)

The President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte delivered a fiery speech on Wednesday that accused the European Union of interfering in the country`s domestic affairs and threatened to expel EU envoys within 24 hours after accusing them of plotting to have the Philippines ejected from the United Nations, according to BBC News. Duterte offered no explanation or proof for the claims that came after a Western delegation criticized Duterte for his violent war on drugs that has left thousands dead. An EU spokesperson later said the specific delegation did not represent the bloc. On Wednesday, Duterte also announced that he would be removing the police force from the drug war but said the...