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Philippines says ICC examining complaint against Duterte over drug war deaths
Source: Reuters
#WORLD NEWS FEBRUARY 8, 2018 / 12:29 AM / UPDATED 29 MINUTES AGO
Philippines says ICC examining complaint against Duterte over drug war deaths
Martin Petty
3 MIN READ
MANILA (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court (ICC) has informed the Philippines that it has begun a preliminary examination of a complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte that accuses him of crimes against humanity, his spokesman said on Thursday.
The examination of the complaint, which says Duterte is complicit in the illegal deaths of thousands of Filipinos during his war on drugs, was “a waste of the court’s time and resources”, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said.
Roque told a regular news briefing that he had discussed the issue for two hours the previous night with Duterte, a former prosecutor, who he said was more than willing to face trial.
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The ICC’s website carried no announcement or information on Thursday concerning the complaint against Duterte. The court’s office could not immediately be reached for comment.
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Philippines says ICC examining complaint against Duterte over drug war deaths
Martin Petty
3 MIN READ
MANILA (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court (ICC) has informed the Philippines that it has begun a preliminary examination of a complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte that accuses him of crimes against humanity, his spokesman said on Thursday.
The examination of the complaint, which says Duterte is complicit in the illegal deaths of thousands of Filipinos during his war on drugs, was “a waste of the court’s time and resources”, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said.
Roque told a regular news briefing that he had discussed the issue for two hours the previous night with Duterte, a former prosecutor, who he said was more than willing to face trial.
-snip-
The ICC’s website carried no announcement or information on Thursday concerning the complaint against Duterte. The court’s office could not immediately be reached for comment.
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-philippines-drugs-icct/philippines-says-icc-examining-complaint-against-duterte-over-drug-war-deaths-idUSKBN1FS0KU