US EditionICC Opens Proceedings Against Duterte for War Crimes
The ICC is examining evidence on Duterte's alleged role in at least 76 extrajudicial killings during his 'war on drugs' to decide on a full trial.
- The International Criminal Court has started a hearing from February 23 to 27 to decide if former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte should face trial for crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug campaign.
- Duterte faces three counts involving at least 76 murders from 2013 to 2018 during his terms as mayor and president.
- Duterte has waived his right to appear at the hearing and denies the charges, calling them lies.
- Families of victims and human rights groups view the ICC proceedings as a critical step toward justice for the thousands killed in the anti-drug crackdown.
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His "war on drugs" cost thousands of lives. Now, the ex-president of the Philippines is to be responsible for this in The Hague. But is the evidence sufficient for a trial?
Thousands died in his "war on drugs." The trial in The Hague against the former head of state of the Philippines has now begun.
The ICC is investigating whether there is sufficient evidence to bring a case against Duterte.
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague today accused former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of authorizing killings and personally selecting some victims of the so-called war on drugs. At the start of a hearing at which the ICC will decide whether to try Duterte for crimes against humanity, his lawyer reiterated his innocence.
As President of the Philippines, Duterte waged a merciless war on drug-related crime, and now he has to answer to court.
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