Philippines government not discussing ICC rejoining yet

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The Philippines has not yet discussed rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a government official. This statement follows the recent arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte withdrew the Philippines from the ICC in 2018, aiming to avoid accountability for drug war killings. The withdrawal took effect one year after the notification was received.


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