Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killings
- Former Philippine president accused of setting up death squads faces trial starting on November 30.
- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared in person for the first time at the International Criminal Court (ICC), where he is charged with crimes against humanity for killings during his “war on drugs“.
- Prosecutors accuse Duterte, who was arrested and transferred to The Hague-based court in March 2025, of creating, funding and arming death squads that targeted drug users and dealers.
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- Former Philippine president accused of setting up death squads faces trial starting on November 30.
- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared in person for the first time at the International Criminal Court (ICC), where he is charged with crimes against humanity for killings during his “war on drugs“.
- Prosecutors accuse Duterte, who was arrested and transferred to The Hague-based court in March 2025, of creating, funding and arming death squads that targeted drug users and dealers.
Sources: Al Jazeera