Duterte appears in ICC over war on drugs killings

On September 16, 2026, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first public appearance in over a year, attending an ICC courtroom in The Hague where he faces trial beginning November 30 for crimes against humanity related to his deadly war on drugs campaign that killed thousands.

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Malingering or memory loss? Duterte to appear in ICC courtroom for assessment

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Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is expected to appear in public for the first time on Wednesday since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to face murder charges related to his war on drugs. Duterte, 81, served as president from 2016 to 2022, before being charged with crimes against humanity for creating, funding and arming death squads that targeted narc

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Appears In Court In The Hague

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Wouldn't be nice if trump, family members and his cabinet wind up here one day? www.huffpost.com/entry/dutert... The 81-year old is accused of murder and attempted murder for his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as part of his so-called war on drugs while in office.