Duterte at very heart of murderous drug crackdowns in Philippines ICC told

Protesters gather outside the International Criminal Court holding banners demanding justice for victims of the Philippines' drug war during a hearing focused on former President Duterte's alleged involvement in extrajudicial killings.

In a recent hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC), prosecutors argued that Duterte is at the “very heart” of these operations, which they claim constitute crimes against humanity. The ICC’s investigation into the alleged abuses began in February 2018, but was suspended in November 2021 amid the Philippines’ withdrawal from the court. For further … Read more