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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appearing for the first time before the judges of the International Criminal Court's Pre-Trial Chamber I on March 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of ICC)

Rights group fear safety of witness amidst Duterte’s request for release

DAVAO CITY,Philippines - The request of former President and Davao mayor-elect Rodrigo Duterte for his interim release from detention in The Hague poses risks for witnesses on his trial at…

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ICC finds ‘reasonable basis’ to pursue formal probe on Duterte’s drug war in 2021

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor said on Monday there is “reasonable basis” that crimes against humanity were committed under the Duterte administration’s war on drugs campaign and may decide to investigate this by first half of 2021.

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