Duterte faces crimes against humanity charges in The Hague

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Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte is set to arrive in The Hague on Wednesday to face charges of crimes against humanity related to his drug crackdown. He will be taken to the International Criminal Court's detention unit upon landing. The detention unit, part of a Dutch prison, currently holds five other ICC prisoners. It offers individual cells with basic amenities and allows for outdoor exercise and communal cooking. Duterte will have an initial court appearance to verify his identity and inform him of the charges. A subsequent hearing will determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial.


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