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Duterte Faces ICC Charges Over Controversial Drug Campaign

3/4/2026

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Rodrigo Duterte, President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2018, faces ICC crimes against humanity charges over his anti-drug campaign.
The prosecution argues he orchestrated extrajudicial killings and cited speeches inciting violence.
Duterte's defense says prosecutors cherry-picked evidence and have not proven a systematic attack.
The ICC judges are expected to decide the case within 60 working days.

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Rodrigo Duterte, President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2018, faces ICC crimes against humanity charges over his anti-drug campaign.
The prosecution argues he orchestrated extrajudicial killings and cited speeches inciting violence.
Duterte's defense says prosecutors cherry-picked evidence and have not proven a systematic attack.
The ICC judges are expected to decide the case within 60 working days.