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Duterte's ICC trial for crimes against humanity to begin Nov 30

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) starting November 30. He is charged with three counts of crimes against humanity, stemming from his alleged involvement in at least 76 murders during his "war on drugs" between 2013 and 2018. Duterte will be the first former Asian head of state to stand trial at the ICC, with prosecutors planning to present 60 to 70 witnesses. AI

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Duterte's ICC trial for crimes against humanity to begin Nov 30

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Philippine ex-president Duterte’s ICC trial to start on November 30

    Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face a crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court from November 30, the presiding judge said on Wednesday. Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity, with prosecutors alleging his involvement in …

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