Duterte

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

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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

Philippines judges declare Duterte fit to face ICC proceedings

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Judges in the Philippines deliver a ruling regarding former President Rodrigo Duterte's fitness to face proceedings at the International Criminal Court, with a backdrop of legal officials and media present in the courtroom.

On October 5, 2023, the court’s judges assessed Duterte’s mental and physical health, concluding that he is capable of participating in the legal process. This ruling paves the way for the ICC to proceed with its investigation, which has been stalled due to Duterte’s previous refusal to cooperate and his withdrawal from the ICC in … Read more