ICC Approves Trial for Ex-Philippine President Duterte Over Drug War
The International Criminal Court has given the green light for a trial against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. He faces charges of crimes against humanity related to his deadly 'war on drugs'.
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Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges - AP News
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Read full article →Rodrigo Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges
The prosecution alleged the 81-year-old former president of the Philippines killed thousands of suspected drug pushers and users in his so-called 'war on drugs.'
Read full article →Former Philippines president Duterte to stand trial at the Hague for crimes against humanity
Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed all three counts of murder as crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and committed him to trial.
Read full article →Ex-Philippine president Duterte to stand trial at ICC over deadly ‘war on drugs’
The International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, paving the way for a landmark trial. Duterte is accused of murder and attempted murder linked to his anti-drugs campaign, in a major test for the court amid mounting political pressure.
By FRANCE 24
Read full article →Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face trial at the International Criminal Court after judges confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his so-called "war on drugs."
Read full article →Former Philippine President Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges
The pre-trial judges concluded there were "substantial grounds to believe that Duterte is responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder", the International Criminal Court said.
Read full article →[Rappler Investigates] Duterte isn’t coming home
The ICC's pre-trial chamber unanimously rules that Duterte is going to be tried for crimes against humanity
By Chay F. Hofileña
Read full article →P3.4-M drugs seized, 4 arrested in Quezon City, Pasay drug stings
MANILA, Philippines — Suspected drugs worth a total of P3.4 million were confiscated, and four individuals were arrested in buy-bust operations in Quezon City and Pasay City on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. In a statement on Thursday, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said it entrapped two suspects in front of a restaurant
By mmercado
Read full article →ICC confirms Duterte charges, clearing way for full trial
The International Criminal Court has confirmed all charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte, clearing the way for a full-blown trial against him.
By Cristina Chi
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