ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president Duterte

Judges at the International Criminal Court listen intently as lawyers present evidence regarding the charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged human rights violations during his antidrug campaign.

The hearings are significant as they mark one of the first instances where a former head of state is facing potential prosecution for actions taken while in office, an issue that has been highlighted in various reports, including Duterte at very heart of murderous drug crackdowns in Philippines ICC told. Duterte, who served as president … Read more