Duterte was ‘pivotal’ in murder of thousands, ICC prosecutors say
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International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors have charged former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with three counts of murder as a crime against humanity, alleging he was "pivotal" in the deaths of thousands during his presidency from 2016 to 2022. The charges stem from Duterte's "war on drugs," which prosecutors say resulted in the killings of thousands of civilians, including children. According to the prosecutors, Duterte created, funded, and armed death squads to target alleged drug users and peddlers. The ICC, based in The Hague, is holding pre-trial hearings to confirm the charges before the case can proceed to trial. Duterte was arrested and taken to The Hague last March.
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