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International Criminal Court opens investigation into Belarus
Worldlsm-lv27d ago

International Criminal Court opens investigation into Belarus

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has launched an investigation into Belarus for alleged crimes against humanity. The investigation was initiated at Lithuania's request, which believes some crimes were committed on its territory.

Philippines not rejoining ICC – Palace
Politicsphilstar29d ago

Philippines not rejoining ICC – Palace

he Philippines still has no plans to rejoin the International Criminal Court, Malacañang said on Monday, as the Philippine National Police (PNP) prepares for possible protest actions marking the first anniversary of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and detention in The Hague.

ICC Rejects New Request to Free Duterte
PoliticsRappler1mo ago

ICC Rejects New Request to Free Duterte

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected a new request to free former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, with the ruling focusing on the fairness of processings related to his health.

US Sanctions on ICC and Philippine Probe
PoliticsRappler1mo ago

US Sanctions on ICC and Philippine Probe

A deputy prosecutor states that US sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) have not impacted the ongoing probe in the Philippines, despite personal financial difficulties faced by team members.

Pro-Duterte pages use AI to recast drug war victims' kin as rich
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

Pro-Duterte pages use AI to recast drug war victims' kin as rich

More than two dozen pro-Duterte Facebook pages spread a doctored photo of drug war victims' kin carrying designer handbags with near-identical captions in just half a day — timed with the halfway mark of the International Criminal Court's confirmation of charges hearing for former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Trillanes denies receiving $2M from Zaldy Co, vows to go after accusers
Politicsinquirerphilstar1mo ago2 sources

Trillanes denies receiving $2M from Zaldy Co, vows to go after accusers

MANILA, Philippines–Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Tuesday denied allegations that he received $2 million–or any amount of money–from former Rep. Elizaldy Co in connection with the investigation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the crimes against humanity of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Trillanes also vowed to file cyberlibel charges against several personalities who

ICC begins confirmation hearing on Duterte case today
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

ICC begins confirmation hearing on Duterte case today

He may not be present in person or even virtually, but everything that will be discussed inside Courtroom 1 of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague this week will be all about former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Duterte Faces ICC Trial Over 'War on Drugs'
PoliticsSCMPRappler5h ago2 sources

Duterte Faces ICC Trial Over 'War on Drugs'

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is expected to decide by April 28 whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial on charges of crimes against humanity related to his 'war on drugs' campaign.

Judge Kimberly Prost Unwavering on ICC Role Despite US Sanctions
Politicsrte-newsRapplerinquirer10d ago3 sources

Judge Kimberly Prost Unwavering on ICC Role Despite US Sanctions

Canadian judge Kimberly Prost, sanctioned by the United States, has affirmed she never reconsidered her work at the International Criminal Court, despite the sanctions leading to her exclusion from most of the international banking system, as former Philippine President Duterte also marked his 81st birthday while in ICC detention.

ICC to Review Legal Advice Criticizing UN Report on Prosecutor Karim Khan
PoliticsThe Guardian17d ago

ICC to Review Legal Advice Criticizing UN Report on Prosecutor Karim Khan

Allegations of sexual misconduct against International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan remain subject to an ongoing internal disciplinary procedure. The ICC's governing body is now expected to meet to assess legal advice from a panel of judges that challenges the findings of a UN report on Khan.

ICC Victims Appeal for Justice, Citing Duterte's Rights
Politicsphilstar25d ago

ICC Victims Appeal for Justice, Citing Duterte's Rights

Victims in the International Criminal Court's crimes against humanity case have appealed to Filipinos to respect their right to seek justice, highlighting that their murdered relatives were not accorded due process and other rights currently enjoyed by former President Duterte.

ICC case vs Duterte: What happens next?
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

ICC case vs Duterte: What happens next?

The confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte wrapped up last Friday with the prosecution, defense and the victims’ representatives all laying down their arguments over the crimes against humanity charges pending before the International Criminal Court.

Duterte has accepted his fate – Kaufman
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

Duterte has accepted his fate – Kaufman

As he and his accusers await the International Criminal Court’s decision in 60 days whether to confirm the charges against him, former president Rodrigo Duterte appears resigned to the prospect of…

Duterte lawyer urges ICC to probe Marcos over killings
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

Duterte lawyer urges ICC to probe Marcos over killings

Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense lawyer Nicholas Kaufman has challenged the International Criminal Court prosecution to investigate what he described as the "sky-high" rate of killings under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Senate debate seen on extraordinary rendition
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

Senate debate seen on extraordinary rendition

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano yesterday sponsored the minority bloc’s resolution seeking to protect Filipinos from extraordinary rendition or surrender to a foreign country, amid a likely issuance by the International Criminal Court of arrest warrants for his allies Senators Ronald dela Rosa and Bong Go.

ICC Prosecutors Detail Duterte's 'Death List' in Drug War
Politicsruv1mo ago

ICC Prosecutors Detail Duterte's 'Death List' in Drug War

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) state that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte caused the deaths of thousands in his 'war on drugs,' with a decision on charges for crimes against humanity expected in the coming months.

No consensus yet on dela Rosa, says Sotto
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

No consensus yet on dela Rosa, says Sotto

MANILA, Philippines — No agreement has been reached yet among senators regarding Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who has been absent in the Senate following reports of a warrant of arrest against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC). According to Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, the caucus on Monday focused on priority legislation recently approved

Politicsnikkei-asia1mo ago

ICC Hearings Begin for Philippines' Duterte

Hearings are set to begin in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, focusing on alleged human rights abuses during his tenure.

ICC to Decide on Duterte Trial Before End of April
PoliticsRappler6d ago

ICC to Decide on Duterte Trial Before End of April

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is expected to announce its decision on the probe into former Philippine President Duterte's alleged crimes before the end of April, with the outcome unaffected by an investigation into the chief prosecutor.

Sexual Misconduct Report Leaves ICC's Path Ahead Unclear
WorldNYT15d ago

Sexual Misconduct Report Leaves ICC's Path Ahead Unclear

A report obtained by The New York Times indicates that a panel of judges found 'reasonable doubt' regarding evidence of sexual misconduct by the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, leaving the court's future path uncertain.

Trillanes Files New Cyberlibel Raps Against Ex-Marines
Politicsinquirerphilstar16d ago2 sources

Trillanes Files New Cyberlibel Raps Against Ex-Marines

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has filed new cyberlibel complaints against 18 alleged former Marines, stemming from claims tied to the International Criminal Court's probe into former President Duterte and accusations of receiving $2 million.

ICC hearings raise hopes for Duterte trial
Politicsphilstar23d ago

ICC hearings raise hopes for Duterte trial

Observers suggest that momentum is building for the prosecution as International Criminal Court hearings progress, raising hopes for a potential trial against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

Belarus under investigation for 'crimes against humanity'
Worlddigi2426d ago

Belarus under investigation for 'crimes against humanity'

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched an investigation into allegations of crimes against humanity committed by the regime of Aleksandr Lukashenka in Belarus, following a preliminary inquiry by the ICC Prosecutor's Office.

ICC Prosecutors Investigate Belarus Crimes in Lithuania
Worlddelfi-lt27d ago

ICC Prosecutors Investigate Belarus Crimes in Lithuania

Prosecutors from the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced Thursday that they have launched an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity by Belarusian authorities targeting opposition figures living in Lithuania.

‘Clarify role of Pinoy lawyers in Duterte defense’
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

‘Clarify role of Pinoy lawyers in Duterte defense’

Saying it could have an impact on the privacy and security of victims and witnesses, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has asked judges to intervene and clarify the supposed role of Filipino lawyers in the defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Sara Duterte says Co’s 18 ‘bagmen’ must ‘not be sidelined, dismissed’
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Sara Duterte says Co’s 18 ‘bagmen’ must ‘not be sidelined, dismissed’

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday hailed the 18 former Marines who acted as alleged bagmen of resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, and said that this only “proved” initial information that the government had been coordinating with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The vice president also said that the revelations by

Philippines’ Duterte bragged about drug war killings as ‘bodies piled up’: ICC prosecutor
PoliticsSCMP1mo ago

Philippines’ Duterte bragged about drug war killings as ‘bodies piled up’: ICC prosecutor

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte personally drew up “death lists” and boasted about murders committed during his war on drugs, an International Criminal Court prosecutor alleged on Tuesday at a crimes against humanity hearing. On day two of proceedings against Duterte, ICC prosecutor Edward Jeremy laid out searing testimony, including allegations that children had their heads wrapped in packing tape and were strangled to death. “As president, Duterte publicly named persons he alleg...

Bishop Calls Duterte ICC Case a 'Moment of Moral Reckoning'
PoliticsThe GuardianRapplerinquirer+1philstar1mo ago4 sources

Bishop Calls Duterte ICC Case a 'Moment of Moral Reckoning'

As former President Rodrigo Duterte prepares to appear before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for charges related to his administration’s war on drugs, a bishop described the event as a 'moment of moral reckoning'.

Families of Philippine drug war victims seek ICC justice as Duterte trial looms
PoliticsSCMP1mo ago

Families of Philippine drug war victims seek ICC justice as Duterte trial looms

Mary Ann Pajo watched quietly as cemetery workers opened her son’s tomb in Manila this week and removed his body for examination by a forensic pathologist. Accused of dealing drugs, 30-year-old Joewarski Pajo was shot dead while playing a game on his phone, one of thousands of extrajudicial killings alleged to have taken place under former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. A hearing begins at the International Criminal Court on Monday that will determine whether Duterte will stand trial over...

ICC naming of Duterte’s allies sharpens Philippines’ political fault lines
WorldSCMP1mo ago

ICC naming of Duterte’s allies sharpens Philippines’ political fault lines

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to publicly name two sitting Philippine senators as alleged “co-perpetrators” in Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case has shifted the spotlight to Manila, sharpening both the former president’s legal exposure and the country’s already fraught political fault lines. A more detailed version of prosecution filings posted on the ICC website on Friday identified Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Christopher “Bong” Go among eight officials...