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Rodrigo Duterte
President of Philippines 2016–2022
indicted
Former President of the Philippines. Arrested March 2025 on an International Criminal Court warrant for crimes against humanity in connection with thousands of extrajudicial killings during the 'war on drugs'.
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Former President Rodrigo Duterte is currently facing trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for three counts of crimes against humanity involving murder and attempted murder. These charges encompass 49 incidents resulting in 76 killings and two attempted murders occurring between 2011 and 2019. Specific counts include killings by the Davao Death Squad during his mayoralty and "war on drugs" operations during his presidency. Arrested in March 2025, Duterte remains in ICC custody at the United Nations Detention Unit. He maintains his innocence, citing his defense as relying on bluster and self-defense.
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Duterte to face trial as ICC judges confirm charges | Philstar.com
www.philstar.com · 2026-04-23
Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges - The Globe and Mail
www.theglobeandmail.com · 2026-04-23
ICC prosecutors charge Duterte with 3 counts of widespread murder
www.rappler.com · 2025-09-22
The criminal charges against Rodrigo Duterte - Academia - The Jakarta Post
www.thejakartapost.com · 2025-09-29
Why has the Philippines arrested ex-President Duterte on ICC warrant? | Rodrigo Duterte News | Al Jazeera
www.aljazeera.com · 2025-03-11
Rodrigo Duterte
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Former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte drew up 'death lists' and boasted about murders, ICC prosecutors say - ABC News
www.abc.net.au · 2026-02-24
ICC bares charges vs. Duterte involving 78 victims in 49 incidents | GMA News Online
www.gmanetwork.com · 2025-09-22
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