Duterte faces murder allegations in The Hague

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared at the International Criminal Court in The Hague on Friday, facing murder allegations linked to his "war on drugs." He was arrested on an ICC warrant after arriving from Manila. Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity for a campaign that allegedly involved widespread extrajudicial killings. He is the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC. During the initial appearance, judges will summarize the allegations, and Duterte will be represented by a court-appointed defense team. A confirmation of charges hearing is expected in several months, with a trial likely starting in early 2026.