Duterte Appears in Person at ICC Amid Drug War Trial

Rodrigo Duterte appears in court for first time as ICC hears arguments over his health and trial readiness. Facing murder charges from his drug war.

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September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — The Hague, Netherlands — Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte made his first in-person appearance at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday, September 16, as he faces charges related to his controversial

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