US EditionICC Opens Proceedings Against Duterte for War Crimes
The ICC is reviewing evidence on three counts of murder linked to Duterte’s anti-drug campaign, with at least 76 alleged killings identified by prosecutors.
- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been held by the International Criminal Court since March 2025, facing charges of crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug campaign from 2011 to 2019.
- The ICC is conducting a confirmation of charges hearing from February 23 to 27, 2026, to decide if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial.
- Duterte waived his right to appear in person or via video at the hearing, citing health issues and rejecting the court's jurisdiction, and no family visits are approved during the court proceedings.
- Estimates of killings during Duterte's drug war range between 12,000 and 30,000, with ICC charges including involvement in at least 76 murders as mayor of Davao City and president.
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Duterte launched 'systematic attack' on Philippine civilians, ICC prosecutors say
An International Criminal Court prosecutor tells judges that former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte personally instructed members of a death squad to kill suspected criminals and drug users.
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.
He also "personally" selected victims of his drug war, according to the International Criminal Court, which judges the former president.
The ICC is investigating whether there is sufficient evidence to bring a case against Duterte.
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