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ICC Sends Duterte to Trial for His Deadly 'War on Drugs'
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Summary
- On April 23, 2026, the International Criminal Court confirmed all three counts of crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and committed him to trial.
- Judges found substantial grounds that Duterte, 81, played a key role in 76 murders during his 2011-2019 anti-drug campaign; rights groups estimate the wider death toll at 6,000 to 30,000.
- Arrested in Manila in March 2025 and held in The Hague since, Duterte is set to go on trial November 30, 2026.
The question
Duterte's trial is a milestone for international justice.
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