Philippines President Duterte Calls for Death Penalty for Drug Possession
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President Rodrigo Duterte has called for the introduction of the death penalty in the Philippines for a range of offences…
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Dubai to Open Drug Treatment Facility for Women
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Plans to open a drug rehabilitation centre for women in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), may lead to better health…
Singapore Executes Man for Drug Offence After Flawed Trial
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Singapore has executed a Malaysian man who was given a mandatory death sentence after heroin was found in a car…
Poppies, Pomegranates, and Prohibition: the Limitations of Alternative Development
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With the purchase of a pomegranate snack bar at the local grocery store, a fruit tree is planted in Afghanistan…
Bangladesh Officials Vow to Make List of People Who Use Drugs As Part of “Drastic” Crackdown
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Bangladeshi authorities have vowed to take “drastic” measures to reduce drug use, potentially including the creation of a list of…
From Japan to Hungary: Harm Reduction in Politically Challenging Environments
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The 25th Harm Reduction International conference took place in Montreal in mid-May, and many attendees discussed the unique challenges that…
The Russian People’s Initiative Against Strict Drug Law, Article 228
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Russia has – per capita – the highest number of people imprisoned for drug crimes in Europe, most of whom…
Thailand Shooting Highlights Repressive Drug Policy Approach
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The fatal shooting of a teenager by law enforcement during a Thailand drug search has drawn attention to the prevalence…
Hezbollah Members Launch Beirut Drug Crackdown
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Dozens of Hezbollah members have taken part in “spontaneous” drug raids in a southern Beirut suburb, but their reasons for…
Hungarian Minister Meets Duterte, Ignores Drug War Slaughter, Amid EU Tension
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A senior Hungarian official was “honoured” to meet President Rodrigo Duterte, the instigator of the Filipino drug war slaughter, amid…
Has Nepal Become a Major Drug Transit Country?
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The number of people being arrested for drug trafficking has reached an unprecedented level in Nepal, suggesting the country may…
China Vows to Intensify Drug War
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Chinese officials have called for an intensification of counter-narcotic efforts, after months of strengthening the country’s international drug control ties…