Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to appear before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Netherlands on Friday. The 79-year-old ex-leader faces accusations of crimes against humanity linked to his controversial “war on drugs” policy during his presidency.
Duterte’s campaign allegedly led to the murder of at least 43 individuals. His appearance at the ICC marks the first in connection to allegations stemming from his administration’s aggressive anti-drug operations.
This development signifies a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the actions of Duterte’s leadership and its international legal implications.
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