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Jamela Alindogan

Philippines drug war victims taking refuge in faith

Philippines drug war victims taking refuge in faith

Easter celebrations this year are taking on a special significance for families caught up in President Rodrigo Duterte's crackdown on illegal drugs.

Fifteen family members gather in a solemn ceremony. They are widows and orphans of the so-called "drug war".

They come from the poorest sector of society and they say their faith has become their refuge at a time of great uncertainty.

Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan reports from Manila.

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