@honeyboymata: 🚨 FORMER PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE TO FACE HISTORIC ICC TRIAL THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A major development has emerged in the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. International Criminal Court judges have ruled that the 81-year-old former leader is mentally fit to stand trial over alleged crimes against humanity linked to his controversial “war on drugs.” Duterte is accused of murder and attempted murder in connection with alleged killings carried out during anti-drug operations while he was mayor of Davao City and later president of the Philippines. 📅 His trial is scheduled to begin on November 30. An independent panel of experts concluded that Duterte has the capacity to understand the charges against him, follow the proceedings and work with his lawyers in preparing his defense. Duterte denies the allegations. His lawyers had previously challenged the case on medical grounds and sought his release from custody, but the judges rejected those requests. He was arrested in the Philippines in March 2025 and transferred to the ICC headquarters in The Hague following a lengthy investigation into alleged mass killings connected to his anti-drug campaign. If convicted, Duterte could face life imprisonment. The case could become one of the most closely watched trials involving a former Asian leader at the International Criminal Court. 🔴 What do you think about the case? 👍 Like this post 💬 Comment your opinion 📲 Follow for more breaking news and major international stories.
