Duterte faces ICC charges for crimes against humanity over deadly drug war, sparking global debate on justice and accountability.
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court are pushing for Duterte to face trial on charges of crimes against humanity related to his drug crackdown from 2011 to 2019. Duterte denies the allegations, claiming his speeches urged lawful action and only violence in self-defense. The court is currently deliberating whether to proceed to a full trial.
The ICC has confirmed charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity related to his deadly "war on drugs". Judges have found substantial grounds to believe Duterte ordered murders and attempted murders during his terms as mayor and president. The trial will proceed despite his defense claiming mental unfitness. Meanwhile, El Salvador is conducting a mass trial of 486 alleged gang members accused of over 47,000 crimes under President Bukele's crackdown.