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ICC Delays Duterte Hearing to Assess Trial Readiness
9/9/2025
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- The International Criminal Court (ICC) postponed a hearing on crimes against humanity involving former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte.
- Originally scheduled for September 23, the hearing was delayed to assess Duterte's fitness for trial.
- Rights groups claim Duterte's anti-drug campaign caused thousands of deaths.
- Judges issued a split decision, necessitating further evaluation of Duterte's ability to participate.
- Duterte has been detained at the ICC's facility in the Netherlands since his March arrest.
