ICC Orders Health Check for Rodrigo Duterte Ahead of Trial
The International Criminal Court has ordered a medical evaluation for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to determine if he is fit to stand trial for crimes against humanity.
The International Criminal Court ordered a medical assessment of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to determine whether he is fit to stand trial, with proceedings set to start in November. It is the second time that Duterte, who is facing charges of crimes against humanity over his drug war that killed thousands of people, will undergo a health check ordered by the court. The ICCβs pre-trial chamber found in January that the former leader, who ruled the Philippines from 2016 to 2022,.....