Duterte to face charges at International Criminal Court

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to appear at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. This follows his recent arrest in Manila on murder charges related to his controversial "war on drugs" during his presidency. Duterte, the first former Asian leader arrested under an ICC warrant, faces charges of crimes against humanity. Prosecutors allege he oversaw killings from 2011 to 2019, involving police and death squads. His legal team argues that the Philippines' withdrawal from the ICC should prevent his extradition. However, judges maintain jurisdiction because the alleged crimes occurred before the withdrawal.