Duterte Faces ICC Trial in Person | Wilmington News

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first in-person appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, facing pretrial proceedings over alleged crimes against humanity tied to his brutal war on drugs. At 81, he denies all charges, while judges rejected his legal team’s request to dismiss the case citing medical concerns — ruling he is fit to stand trial. The trial, set to begin in November, centers on thousands of deaths during his mayoral and presidential tenure, with estimates ranging from 6,000 to 30,000. Prosecutors claim police and hit squads carried out killings under his orders. Despite the Philippines withdrawing from the ICC in 2018, judges ruled that doesn’t protect individuals from prosecution for crimes already under investigation. Back home, victims’ families and ICC supporters rallied for justice, demanding accountability as the world watches this historic legal showdown unfold. 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.wwaytv3.com/former-philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-appears-in-court-in-the-hague/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71afa724afe09501 Report issues to [email protected].