The International Criminal Court holds a hearing on Rodrigo Duterte's case
The International Criminal Court has determined former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial on charges of crimes against humanity related to the war on drugs, with the trial set to begin on November 30.
- The International Criminal Court ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial.
- A panel of experts unanimously found Duterte could understand the charges against him.
- Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity.
- Prosecutors allege Duterte was involved in at least 76 murders.
- Duterte is the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC.
- The trial for Duterte is set to begin on November 30.
- The ICC is holding the fourth status conference on Duterte’s case.
- Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity related to the war on drugs.
- The Trial Chamber III and the parties will discuss the prosecution’s list of witnesses.
- Duterte was arrested in Manila in March 2025.
- Human rights groups claim up to 30,000 deaths occurred during the drug crackdown.
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