Rodrigo Duterte has warned he would be happy to “hang” EU politicians

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More than 8,000 people have been killed since Mr Duterte took power in June last year and delivered on his election promise to launch a merciless campaign against crime and drugs.

The European Parliament issued a resolution condemning the "many extrajudicial killings" taking place in the Philippines and showing concern for the safety of Senator Leila de Lima, a fierce critic of the president.

But a furious Mr Duterte has warned the EU to stay out of his business.