ICC judges reject request to release ex-Philippine President Duterte from custody
Summary
Judges at the International Criminal Court decided to keep former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in custody. They rejected his request to be released for health reasons while he faces charges of crimes against humanity. His lawyers plan to appeal this decision after a medical review next month.Key Facts
- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is in detention at the International Criminal Court.
- Judges refused to release him on health grounds, as his lawyers failed to prove the earlier decision was unreasonable.
- Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity related to deaths during his anti-drug campaign when he was mayor and later president.
- The charges cover actions from 2011 to 2019, with a reported death toll ranging from over 6,000 to 30,000 during his presidency.
- Duterte's lawyers claim he is too sick to stand trial and will appeal again after a medical check.
- The court had postponed earlier proceedings for a full medical assessment.
- Duterte's family accepted the court decision but blamed current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his arrest and detention.
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