Philippines’ Duterte bragged about drug war killings as ‘bodies piled up’: ICC prosecutor

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 24, 2026 at 04:04 PM

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During an International Criminal Court (ICC) hearing, prosecutors alleged that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte personally created "death lists" and boasted about killings during his war on drugs. ICC prosecutor Edward Jeremy presented evidence suggesting Duterte publicly identified individuals allegedly involved in drugs, many of whom became victims. Jeremy cited a witness who described the "Duterte list" as a death list, supported by video evidence of Duterte claiming sole responsibility. Duterte faces three ICC counts of crimes against humanity, related to at least 76 murders between 2013 and 2018. Prosecutors believe this number represents only a small portion of the total deaths resulting from his anti-drug campaign as mayor of Davao City and later as president.

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Davao City 40% Duterte list 60% Philippines 70% Edward Jeremy ×270% International Criminal Court ×280% war on drugs ×480% Rodrigo Duterte ×690%

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crimes against humanity 90% war on drugs 90% drug war 80% duterte regime 80% icc prosecutor 70% human rights abuses 70% philippines 60%

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Philippines

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