Philippines President Duterte offended by Trudeau raising human rights issues

After pleas from Filipino activists, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised the issue of human rights violations with Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit. Duterte, who has been called the Trump of the East for his brash style, went on the attack when asked about Trudeau.

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