Former Philippines President Duterte to Face ICC Trial for Crimes Against Humanity
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial at the International Criminal Court starting November 30 for crimes against humanity. Prosecutors allege his involvement in at least 76 murders during his 'war on drugs'.
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face a crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court from November 30, the presiding judge said on Wednesday. Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity, with prosecutors alleging his involvement in at least 76 murders between 2013 and 2018 during his so-called “war on drugs”. The 81-year-old will be the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC, which prosecutes individuals for the world’s worst...