Duterte Appears in Person at ICC in The Hague for First Time
The 81-year-old former Philippines president attended a pretrial hearing at the International Criminal Court, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity.
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, 81, appeared in person for the first time at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, according to Anadolu Agency.
The appearance came during a pretrial hearing in a case in which Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity, Anadolu Agency reported.
The ICC has not yet issued a ruling in the case, and further proceedings are expected as the pretrial process continues.
Duterte served as president of the Philippines and has faced international scrutiny over his tenure, though specific allegations tied to the current ICC case were not detailed in available reporting.
This report is based on information provided by Anadolu Agency. Further details on the charges and proceedings were not immediately available.
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- Philippines ex-President Duterte appears in person at Hague court for 1st time — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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