Rodrigo Duterte's presidency in the Philippines, marked by a notorious anti-drugs campaign, led to widespread allegations of extrajudicial killings. Despite withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2019, Duterte was arrested on an ICC warrant related to crimes against humanity. The arrest reflects a notable turn in international legal accountability, even as the current Philippine government has expressed reluctance to assist the ICC. This trial emphasizes ongoing concerns about human rights in the Philippines amid Duterte's controversial policies and actions.
Under his watch, the Philippines withdrew from the court's jurisdiction in 2019, with Duterte and his allies decrying the institution as a tool of illegitimate Western bias.
Duterte will face trial at the ICC, albeit six years later, addressing alleged murder as a crime against humanity linked to his anti-drugs crackdown.
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