Former Philippine President Duterte on Trial for Crimes Against Humanity

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is facing trial for alleged crimes against humanity, bringing scrutiny to his past policies and actions.

24 Feb, 04:29 — 24 Feb, 05:57

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Why this matters

This story is significant because it involves a former head of state facing international charges for alleged atrocities committed during his term, specifically his 'war on drugs' which resulted in thousands of deaths. It highlights the accountability of leaders for human rights violations and the reach of international justice, setting a precedent for future cases.

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets report on the commencement of legal proceedings against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity, specifically related to his 'war on drugs'. Coverage is largely aligned, focusing on the factual start of the process, though one outlet provides more specific detail about the nature and location of the hearing.

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SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

index-hrcenter-leftcenter-lefturgentcritical of Duterte's 'war on drugs'

star-kenyacentercenteranalyticalprovides factual, explanatory overview

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage presents factual information about the legal proceedings against Duterte, with one outlet providing more specific detail while maintaining a neutral stance, resulting in a balanced overall lean.

What sources agree on

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is facing legal proceedings.
The charges against him are for crimes against humanity.
These accusations are linked to his controversial 'war on drugs'.
Legal proceedings related to these charges have recently begun.

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity.

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The accusations against Duterte are due to his 'war on drugs'.

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Coverage gaps

The specific nature of the current legal proceeding (a preliminary hearing to determine if a trial will proceed) and its location (The Hague).

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President Trump has reportedly signed an executive order demanding the immediate release of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte from the custody of the International Criminal Court.

FactCheck.org·20 Mar 2025Read →

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Leo Martinez recites a speech against corruption made by Rodrigo Duterte

AFP·8 May 2025Read →

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has no jurisdiction over the Philippine drug war cases concerning former president Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.

Rappler·19 Nov 2025Read →

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Only 19 to 24 deaths were attributed to the war on drugs during the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte, as cited in the case folders of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rating: FALSE

Rappler·17 Mar 2025Read →

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Rodrigo Duterte was “kidnapped” and not legally arrested, in relation to his case at the International Criminal Court.

VERA Files·18 Mar 2025Read →

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has no evidence of the alleged crimes committed under former president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.

Rappler·24 Jan 2026Read →

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Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s case before the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been dismissed, and he is set to be released in February 2026.

Rappler·27 Feb 2026Read →

✗False

There are no pieces of evidence and witnesses on the alleged crimes committed under former president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.

VERA Files·20 Jan 2026Read →

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Former president Rodrigo Duterte has been released from detention as the International Criminal Court (ICC) decided to dismiss his crimes against humanity case.

Rappler·25 Feb 2026Read →

✗False

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a ruling for the release of detained former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Rappler·24 Feb 2026Read →

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A few days before his confirmation of charges hearing, former president Rodrigo Duterte is in "critical" condition while detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands.

Rappler·19 Feb 2026Read →

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Judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) walked out during the opening statement of lawyer Joel Butuyan on the first day of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearing at The Hague, Netherlands.

Rappler·26 Feb 2026Read →

✗False

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte due to a lack of evidence against him.

Rappler·4 Feb 2026Read →

✗False

The Supreme Court (SC) has already dismissed the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, effectively ending the International Criminal Court (ICC) proceedings related to him.

Rappler·13 Jan 2026Read →

How outlets covered this

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Bivši predsjednik Filipina optužen za zločine protiv čovječnosti zbog rata protiv droge

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Ex-Philippine president Duterte on trial for crimes against humanity: What you need to know - the-star.co.ke

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Key entities

Rodrigo Duterteformer Philippine President PhilippinesDuterte's former country The Haguelocation of court proceedings

Coverage Timeline

First report: star-kenya · 24 Feb, 04:29|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 1h|Window: 1h

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star-kenya24 Feb, 04:29First to report

Ex-Philippine president Duterte on trial for crimes against humanity: What you need to know - the-star.co.ke

1h later

index-hr24 Feb, 05:57Latest update

Bivši predsjednik Filipina optužen za zločine protiv čovječnosti zbog rata protiv droge

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Bivši predsjednik Filipina optužen za zločine protiv čovječnosti zbog rata protiv droge

U HAAGU je počelo ročište na kojem se utvrđuje hoće li se bivšem filipinskom predsjedniku Rodrigu Duterteu suditi za zločine protiv čovječnosti zbog njegovog krvavog "rata protiv droge".

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star-kenya3d ago

Ex-Philippine president Duterte on trial for crimes against humanity: What you need to know - the-star.co.ke

Ex-Philippine president Duterte on trial for crimes against humanity: What you need to know the-star.co.ke

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Former Philippine President Duterte on Trial for Crimes Against Humanity

Why this matters

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Political spectrum

What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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External Fact-Checks

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

Bivši predsjednik Filipina optužen za zločine protiv čovječnosti zbog rata protiv droge

Ex-Philippine president Duterte on trial for crimes against humanity: What you need to know - the-star.co.ke

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Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Ex-Philippine president Duterte on trial for crimes against humanity: What you need to know - the-star.co.ke

Bivši predsjednik Filipina optužen za zločine protiv čovječnosti zbog rata protiv droge

Read at source (2 outlets)

Bivši predsjednik Filipina optužen za zločine protiv čovječnosti zbog rata protiv droge

Ex-Philippine president Duterte on trial for crimes against humanity: What you need to know - the-star.co.ke

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