Duterte Appears in Person at International Criminal Court for First Time
Former Philippine president faces charges over deaths linked to his anti-drug campaign
Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was seen in person at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the first time, according to BBC News.
Duterte is due to be tried for crimes against humanity in connection with thousands of deaths linked to his war on drugs while he was in office, BBC News reported.
Further details about the proceedings, including the specific charges and timeline of the trial, were not immediately available.
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