Manila: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte asked Congress to extend martial law across the South of the country until the end of next year to combat Islamist militants and communist rebels.
Duterte’s request, which is expected to be approved this week, added to critics’ fears that the 72-year-old leader is seeking to steer the Philippines back into dictatorship.
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