Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is now facing charges of crimes against humanity related to his controversial war on drugs, which reportedly resulted in around 30,000 deaths since 2016. These charges came after years of documentation by activists and victims. The political landscape has shifted dramatically due to a feud between Duterte's family and that of current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, once allies, now embroiled in conflict as both aim for presidential power in 2028. This tension has influenced Marcos Jr's stance on the ICC investigations.
'The charges brought against the former leader are the culmination of years of work by activists, lawyers and victims, who documented abuses committed under his government.'
'Marcos Jr ran on a joint ticket with Duterte's eldest daughter Sara Duterte... at the time, Marcos Jr was careful not to criticize Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.'
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