Summary
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have decided that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte can stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug campaign. The court has scheduled a hearing on February 23 to decide if the charges are strong enough for a trial. Duterte's lawyers argued he is unfit for trial, but ICC judges disagreed.
Key Facts
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled that Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial.
- Duterte is accused of being responsible for numerous killings during his "war on drugs."
- The ICC will have a hearing on February 23 to determine if the case should go to trial.
- Duterte's lawyers argued that he is unfit due to health reasons, but the ICC disagreed.
- Rodrigo Duterte led the Philippines as president from 2016 to 2022.
- He was detained in The Hague since March of the previous year.
- Duterte's arrest happened in March 2025 at Manila airport.
- His arrest has caused division among people in the Philippines.
