Duterte to Appear at ICC for First Hearing on Murder Charges

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will appear at the International Criminal Court on Friday at 1300 GMT, following his arrest in Manila on murder charges related to his “war on drugs.”

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to appear for the first time at the International Criminal Court (ICC) this coming Friday at 1300 GMT. The announcement was made by the court on Thursday. Duterte was apprehended by the ICC in The Hague, Netherlands, after facing murder charges associated with his controversial “war on drugs,” which resulted in numerous deaths of alleged drug dealers and users.

Rodrigo Duterte’s upcoming appearance at the ICC marks a significant event in his legal proceedings concerning allegations associated with his anti-drug campaign. The court’s confirmation of the hearing time highlights the ongoing legal ramifications of his actions as President of the Philippines.

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