Duterte’s Fans Rally in The Hague as the I.C.C. Weighs Evidence Against Him

Supporters of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte are regularly rallying outside a prison in The Hague, Netherlands, where he is being held pending trial by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity. The rallies, which have been ongoing for nearly a year, demonstrate Duterte's continued influence despite the charges related to the thousands of deaths during his war on drugs. Hundreds of supporters, many from across Europe, are expected to gather as the ICC begins hearings to determine if there is sufficient evidence to try Duterte. Duterte disputes the court's jurisdiction and the charges against him. His imprisonment has galvanized his supporters, who view his arrest as unjust and a threat to ordinary citizens.

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