The Philippines - 2016 Data Release
Recorded political violence and protests surged in the Philippines following Duterte's 'War on Drugs' initiative.
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Recorded political violence and protests surged in the Philippines following Duterte's 'War on Drugs' initiative.
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Analysis of Iraq's historical conflict events focusing on the fight against the Islamic State in 2016.