Duterte’s drug war faces judgement at the ICC

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Elaine PearsonMarch 10, 2026 at 06:51 PM

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague held a hearing in late February 2026 to determine if there is sufficient evidence to try former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity during his "war on drugs." The case focuses on 49 incidents of alleged murder and attempted murder between November 2011 and March 2019, involving 78 victims. The hearing allowed prosecutors, victims' counsel, and Duterte's defense lawyer to present arguments before a three-judge panel. While not determining guilt, the ICC is assessing whether the case should proceed to trial, offering a step towards justice for families of victims after years of denial. The Philippines withdrew from the ICC in March 2019 after the ICC began a preliminary inquiry.

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