"The available evidentiary material shows the existence of a common plan between Mr Duterte and his co-perpetrators to kill alleged criminals in the Philippines, including those perceived or alleged to be associated with drug use, sale or production, through violent crimes including murder."
"Prosecutors have said Duterte created, funded and armed death squads to kill suspected narcotics dealers and users when he was in power between 2016 and 2022."
"Estimates of the death toll during Duterte's presidential term vary from 6,000, reported by police, to 30,000, reported by some human rights groups."
"Director of Amnesty International Philippines, Ritz Lee Santos, hailed the ICC ruling as a historic moment for victims and international justice."
The International Criminal Court confirmed charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, including three counts of murder as crimes against humanity. The court found substantial evidence linking Duterte to the murders of 76 individuals and the attempted murder of two others during his war on drugs. Prosecutors allege he orchestrated a plan involving death squads to eliminate suspected drug offenders. Despite his denial of the charges, Duterte's defense claims he did not intend to incite violence. The trial's timeline remains uncertain due to potential mental health issues affecting his participation.
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