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ICC Allows International Probe into Philippines' Drug War Killings

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ICC Allows International Probe into Philippines' Drug War Killings
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected the Philippine government's appeal to block an investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial "war on drugs." The ICC's decision means that the Philippines has exhausted its options to appeal. The investigation will focus on possible "crimes against humanity" committed during Duterte's tenure, where over 6,000 people have been killed in anti-drug operations. The ICC's ruling is seen as a step towards justice for the victims, while the Philippine government has denounced the investigation as an interference in national sovereignty.

Topics:worldinternational-affairs#human-rights#international-affairs#international-criminal-court#philippines#rodrigo-duterte#war-on-drugs
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  1. International Criminal Court rejects Philippine attempt to block drugs war killings probe  CNN
  2. ICC ruling opens way to investigation on killings in Philippines  Reuters
  3. Thousands died in the Philippines' 'war on drugs.' An international probe will now go ahead  Yahoo News
  4. ICC rejects attempt to block investigation on Duterte’s drug war  Al Jazeera English
  5. ‘I will face accusers’: Philippines’ Duterte responds to ICC probe into war on drugs killings  South China Morning Post
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