extrajudicial killings

ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president Duterte

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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

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