ICC reopens probe into Philippines drug war, families of victims seek justice.

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ICC reopens probe into Philippines drug war, families of victims seek justice.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has reopened its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed during the Philippines' war on drugs, which has claimed the lives of thousands of people. The ICC's move comes after the Philippine government's own investigation was deemed insufficient. Victims' families, human rights campaigners, and their supporters have welcomed the decision, which will allow the ICC to collect evidence, including interviews and testimony from victims' families, and start asking the government for information. The court will then be able to identify a possible suspect who will be charged.

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