When the Obama administration launched a sweeping policy to reduce harsh prison sentences for nonviolent drug offenders, rave reviews came from across the political spectrum. Civil rights groups and the Koch brothers praised Obama for his efforts, s…

Seven Albanian drug trafficking suspects were arrested after authorities chased their speedboat for nearly 22 hours across the Mediterranean Sea in a movie-like operation involving high speed boats, helicopters and planes. (ORCCP, 12.04.2017) https…

The Drug Enforcement Administration takes billions of dollars in cash from people who are never charged with criminal activity, according to a report issued today by the Justice Department's Inspector General. (Washington Post, 29.03.2017) https://…

A growing gang war over drugs is fuelling bloodshed in Brazil's neglected and overcrowded prisons. (Al Jazeera, 27.03.2017) http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2017/02/brazil-prisons-battleground-drug-wars-170219053354497.html

Philippinen. HUMAN RIGHTS CHALLENGE: RESPONDING TO EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS IN THE DRUG WAR (Video) Vice President Leni Robredo of the Philippines, opposition leader and a critic of the killings, presented a video at a side event at the UN Commission…

(International Times Documentaries, 2017, Video, 14:51) https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/asia/100000004819836/duterte-philippines-when-a-president-says-ill-kill-you.html