"The judges dismissed a bid to drop the case over the killings of thousands of people during Duterte's anti-drug campaign, carried out while he was mayor and later president."
"Prosecutors said the alleged crimes took place while the Philippines was still part of the ICC, meaning the court can still investigate and try the case."
"Having rejected the entire appeal, the chamber considers the request for Mr Duterte's immediate and unconditional release to be moot."
"If confirmed, it would mark the first ICC case against a former head of state from Asia."
Judges ruled that the International Criminal Court (ICC) can try former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug campaign. The court dismissed arguments from Duterte's lawyers claiming lack of authority due to the Philippines' exit from the ICC in 2018. The alleged crimes occurred while the Philippines was still a member, allowing the ICC to proceed with the case. Appeals judges upheld a lower chamber's decision, confirming jurisdiction and rejecting requests for Duterte's immediate release. The case could set a precedent as the first ICC trial of a former Asian head of state.
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