Duterte demands release from ICC, citing unlawful detention

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersOctober 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appealed to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his release following last week’s ruling that granted jurisdiction over his case. Duterte was arrested and taken to The Hague in March on an arrest warrant linked to murders during his war on drugs from 2016 to 2022, which resulted in thousands of deaths. His legal team argues the ICC lacks jurisdiction because the Philippines withdrew from the court in 2019 before a full investigation began. In their appeal, Duterte’s lawyers request reversal of the lower panel's decision and assert there is no legal basis for continuing the case against him.

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