Election of ex-police chief as senator sparks controversy in the Philippines

Manila (Philippines), May 17 (EFE/EPA).- The former National Police chief of the Philippines, who was in charge of the bloodiest operations of the anti-drug war in the country, has won a seat in the Senate according to partial results, sparking controversy and giving rise to concern Friday among human rights activists.
 
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