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Ex-Philippine president Duterte to stand trial at ICC over deadly ‘war on drugs’

France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines April 23, 2026 at 09:26 AM
Ex-Philippine president Duterte to stand trial at ICC over deadly ‘war on drugs’

The International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, paving the way for a landmark trial. Duterte is accused of murder and attempted murder linked to his anti-drugs campaign, in a major test for the court amid mounting political pressure.

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