ICC judges find former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By MOLLY QUELLJanuary 26, 2026 at 11:53 AM

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial on charges of crimes against humanity. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in killings during his "war on drugs" as both mayor of Davao City and later as president. Duterte was arrested in March and was scheduled to appear in court in The Hague in September, but the hearing was delayed to assess his health. Following evaluations by medical experts in geriatric neurology and psychiatry, the ICC determined that Duterte is able to participate in the pre-trial proceedings. Rights groups have praised the ICC's decision, while prosecutors claim Duterte authorized violent acts against alleged criminals. The ICC opened a preliminary investigation into Duterte's drug war in February 2018.

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rodrigo duterte 100% international criminal court 90% war on drugs 90% fit to stand trial 90% crimes against humanity 80% philippine president 70% court proceedings 60% human rights 50% accountability 40%

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