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ICC Warrant Triggers Senate Escape by Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa
world12 days ago

ICC Warrant Triggers Senate Escape by Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa

Ronald dela Rosa, an Philippine senator with an ICC arrest warrant for crimes against humanity tied to Duterte-era drug crackdowns, fled the Senate after a gunfire incident as security tried to detain him; authorities are investigating whether the chaos was staged to aid his escape, while President Marcos urged calm amid deep Duterte–Marcos political tensions and ongoing impeachment moves against Vice President Sara Duterte.

via NBC News|
#crimes-against-humanity#duterte#icc
ICC sets Duterte on trial for crimes against humanity tied to the Philippines' drug crackdown
world1 month ago

ICC sets Duterte on trial for crimes against humanity tied to the Philippines' drug crackdown

The International Criminal Court has confirmed three counts of crimes against humanity against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for killings linked to his 2016–2022 war on drugs and ordered him to stand trial; prosecutors say death squads killed thousands, while Duterte and his lawyers deny incitement and attendance at the trial remains uncertain, with a potential gap of up to a year between charges and trial.

via Al Jazeera|
#crimes-against-humanity#drug-war#duterte
ICC weighs Duterte trial over drug-war killings
world3 months ago

ICC weighs Duterte trial over drug-war killings

The International Criminal Court is conducting a four‑day hearing in The Hague to decide whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial on crimes against humanity linked to his anti‑drug crackdown, with prosecutors alleging involvement in at least 76 killings; Duterte has rejected ICC jurisdiction and will not be present, and the court will determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to a full trial, a ruling that tests the ICC’s reach and Duterte’s controversial legacy.

via BBC|
#crimes-against-humanity#duterte#icc
ICC Pretrial Moves Duterte Case Forward on Crimes Against Humanity
world3 months ago

ICC Pretrial Moves Duterte Case Forward on Crimes Against Humanity

At The Hague, ICC prosecutors outlined charges that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte oversaw a deadly anti-drug crackdown and encouraged death squads with fear and rewards; the pretrial hearing seeks to determine if a full trial is warranted on three counts of crimes against humanity, with judges given 60 days to decide. Duterte did not attend; his defense claims the prosecution cherry-picks rhetoric and questions the court's jurisdiction, amid ongoing debate and protests over accountability for killings in the drug war.

via AP News|
#crimes-against-humanity#drug-war#duterte
Court details crimes against humanity charges against ex-Philippine President Duterte
world8 months ago

Court details crimes against humanity charges against ex-Philippine President Duterte

The International Criminal Court has revealed charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, accusing him of involvement in at least 76 killings during his time as mayor and president, including murder and extrajudicial killings related to drug enforcement. Duterte, currently detained in the Netherlands, denies authorizing such acts, and his trial has been postponed as his attorneys argue he is unfit to stand trial.

via AP News|
#crimes-against-humanity#duterte#extrajudicial-killings
ICC Accuses Duterte of Crimes Against Humanity
world8 months ago

ICC Accuses Duterte of Crimes Against Humanity

The ICC has charged former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity, alleging his involvement in at least 76 killings during his time as mayor and president, including targeted killings and 'clearance operations.' Duterte, currently detained in the Netherlands, denies authorizing such acts, and his trial has been postponed as his attorneys argue he is unfit to stand trial.

via NPR|
#crimes-against-humanity#duterte#extrajudicial-killings
ICC Accuses Ex-Philippine President Duterte of Crimes Against Humanity
world8 months ago

ICC Accuses Ex-Philippine President Duterte of Crimes Against Humanity

Prosecutors at the ICC have charged former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity for his involvement in at least 76 murders during his anti-drug campaign, with charges covering murders from 2013 to 2018. Duterte, currently detained in The Hague, faces allegations related to his time as mayor of Davao City and as president, with proceedings postponed due to his claimed cognitive impairments.

via The Guardian|
#crimes-against-humanity#icc#philippines
ICC Accuses Ex-Philippine President Duterte of Crimes Against Humanity and Murder
world8 months ago

ICC Accuses Ex-Philippine President Duterte of Crimes Against Humanity and Murder

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been charged by the ICC with crimes against humanity for his role in the deaths of at least 76 people during his anti-drug campaign, spanning his time as mayor and president, with charges focusing on murders carried out by police and non-state actors between 2013 and 2018. Duterte, currently detained in the Netherlands, disputes the charges and claims his arrest is unlawful, while his supporters view his detention as politically motivated.

via Al Jazeera|
#crimes-against-humanity#duterte#icc