"We have long waited for this moment. It's been nearly 10 years since Duterte started implementing his deadly war on drugs. We look forward to seeing him in ICC court, said Nanay Llore, whose sons were killed in May 2017."
"Ritz Lee Santos, the director of Amnesty International in the Philippines, described the decision as a historic moment for victims and international justice."
Rodrigo Duterte, former president of the Philippines, faces trial at the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity linked to his war on drugs. Judges found substantial evidence of his responsibility for murder and attempted murder during anti-drug crackdowns that resulted in thousands of deaths. The alleged crimes were part of a systematic attack on civilians during his presidency and earlier as mayor of Davao. Victims' families expressed joy over the court's decision, while Duterte's defense claims he is unfit for trial due to cognitive decline.
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