Gunshots rang out in the Philippine Senate on Wednesday as Senator Ronald Marapon “Bato” dela Rosa sought to escape an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity during his time as former President Rodrigo Duterte’s chief drug war enforcer.
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The international community must redouble efforts to press Indian authorities for accountability in growing violence and rights abuses against Muslims.
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Adding forced marriage to the draft Crimes Against Humanity Convention would codify a distinct international crime, reflect its severe harms, and improve legal clarity.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A panel of senior international jurists is currently evaluating the jurisdictional challenge filed by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC), in what could become a landmark ruling on the court’s authority over cases involving countries that have withdrawn from the tribunal. The decision will come from […]
THE defense team of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has withdrawn a request for leave to appeal a confidential ruling issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), signaling a possible shift in legal strategy as proceedings related to the country’s controversial anti-drug campaign continue. In a filing submitted on March 16, 2026, Duterte’s lead counsel, […]
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Rodante Marcoleta on Tuesday asserted that the Philippines is “willing and able” to prosecute crimes against humanity under its own legal system, stressing that domestic courts should exercise primary jurisdiction before any Filipino citizen is surrendered to an international tribunal. Marcoleta made the statement as he sponsored Proposed Senate Resolution No. […]
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The confirmation of charges hearing against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to resume on Thursday, February 26, before the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a critical phase as the defense prepares to answer allegations linked to the controversial war on drugs. The proceedings, held at the ICC’s headquarters in […]
MANILA, Philippines — Former president Rodrigo Duterte has reportedly collapsed twice while in detention in The Hague, according to his legal counsel, Nicholas Kaufman. Kaufman said Duterte is experiencing severe short-term memory loss, although his long-term memory remains intact. “He is frail and has collapsed twice while in detention. His condition must be handled with […]
THE International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to open the confirmation of charges hearing on Monday at 5 p.m. Manila time against former president Rodrigo Duterte in connection with alleged crimes against humanity tied to his administration’s anti-drug campaign. According to the court’s schedule, Pre-Trial Chamber I will formally read the charges. Duterte will not […]
Millions of files related to the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a “global criminal enterprise” that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, a panel of independent experts appointed by the United Nations human rights council has said.
The experts said crimes outlined in documents released by the US justice department…