"Rodrigo Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity allegedly committed during his time as president and Davao mayor. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to hold a hearing to determine whether former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity over his deadly antidrug crackdown. The four-day confirmation of charges hearing, which will start at 09:00 GMT on Monday, will determine whether there is enough evidence against Duterte to proceed to a formal trial."
"The 80-year-old former leader, however, will not be present at the hearing in The Hague after the court granted a defence request to waive his right to appear, despite judges ruling that he was fit to take part. Following the hearing, the judges will have 60 days to issue a written decision. The case marks a reversal of fortune for Duterte, who has repeatedly cursed the ICC, and offers families of victims and survivors of his bloody six-year war on drugs a chance at justice."
Rodrigo Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity linked to his antidrug campaign while serving as president and Davao mayor. The International Criminal Court will hold a four-day confirmation of charges hearing starting at 09:00 GMT on Monday to decide if sufficient evidence exists to proceed to trial. Duterte will not attend after a defence waiver, despite judges finding him fit to participate. Judges will have 60 days after the hearing to issue a written decision. Human Rights Watch and families of victims describe the hearing as a critical step toward accountability and justice for extrajudicial killings.
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