Duterte charged with crimes against humanity in The Hague

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, appeared via video link at the International Criminal Court after his arrest on charges of crimes against humanity. This follows years of allegations related to thousands of civilian deaths during his presidency. The 30-minute hearing was procedural. A court officer informed Duterte of the charges, and a judge set a hearing date for September 23 to assess the evidence for a potential trial. This development marks a significant moment for Filipinos seeking justice for the victims of Duterte's controversial policies while in office.