Duterte Back in Court Amid Health Claims | Dubai News

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first court appearance in The Hague in over 18 months, facing ICC charges for his brutal war on drugs that allegedly killed tens of thousands. At 81, his defense claims cognitive decline bars him from trial—but judges ruled he’s fit to stand physically before the court. Prosecutors allege up to 30,000 deaths during his anti-drug campaign, while police report around 6,200. Duterte insists he ordered police to act in self-defense and even vowed to “rot in jail” to rid the Philippines of drugs. His upcoming November trial hinges on whether his health allows him to participate fully—a tense legal battle unfolding under global scrutiny. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.emirates247.com/world/duterte-appears-before-icc-judges-after-18-months-as-court-hears-health-arguments-ahead-of-drug-war-trial/5698 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/72f4be6fa9af0c1b Report issues to [email protected].