Duterte ‘War on Drugs’: ICC Hearing Opens Over Crimes Against Humanity Claims
The International Criminal Court (ICC) commenced pre-trial hearings Monday, February 23, 2026, examining allegations that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte oversaw a campaign of extrajudicial killings during his “war on drugs.” The hearings, scheduled over four days, will assess whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed to a full trial on charges of crimes against … Read more