Duterte

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte did not attend the International Criminal Court (ICC) in person for the opening of a hearing regarding crimes against humanity linked to his controversial drug crackdown. Instead, at 79 years old, he joined the proceedings via videolink, marking a historic moment as the first ex-Asian leader to face charges at the ICC. Duterte, appearing fragile in a blue suit and tie, briefly confirmed his name and date of birth during the hearing. Given the extensive flight from The Hague,…

Former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines has been arrested in Manila, following a police operation prompted by an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant related to his controversial war on drugs. At 79 years old, Duterte faces serious allegations, specifically the ICC's charge of "the crime against humanity of murder." This charge arises from a crackdown that, according to human rights organizations, has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of primarily low-income individuals, often with little or no…