ICC monitors developments in Duterte's drug war investigation in the Philippines

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is monitoring developments in the Philippines related to former President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug campaign. This follows an investigation into alleged crimes committed between November 2011 and March 2019 during the "War on Drugs." Recent congressional hearings revealed claims that Duterte implemented a reward system for police to kill drug suspects. Duterte has denied these claims but admitted to having a "death squad" of non-police individuals. The ICC stated its investigation relies on various sources, including witness interviews. Despite Duterte's withdrawal from the ICC in 2019, a Supreme Court ruling mandates cooperation with the ICC regarding past actions.