Former Philippine President Duterte Appears at ICC via Video Link

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared by video link before the ICC judges in The Hague, following his arrest on murder charges regarding his ‘war on drugs’. At 79 years old, he did not attend in person but joined from a nearby detention center.

On Friday, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made a virtual appearance before judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, following his recent arrest in Manila on murder charges. These charges are related to the infamous ‘war on drugs’ policy he implemented during his presidency. At the age of 79, Duterte did not physically attend the court hearing but appeared via video link from the nearby detention facility in which he is currently held.

The recent appearance of former President Duterte at the ICC signifies significant developments in his ongoing legal troubles concerning the controversial drug policy during his administration. His choice to appear virtually highlights the legal proceedings surrounding allegations of serious human rights violations.

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