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Philippines' Duterte fit to face ICC proceedings, judges say
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have ruled that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to attend pre-trial proceedings for alleged crimes against humanity.
The ICC also will hold a hearing on 23 February to decide whether the prosecution's case against Duterte is strong enough to proceed to a trial.
Duterte's lawyers earlier argued that the 80-year-old was unfit to participate in the ICC proceedings citing "cognitive impairment". He has been detained at the Hague since March 2025.
He is accused of being responsible for dozens of murders under his so-called war on drugs, during which thousands of small-time drug dealers, users and others were killed without trial.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0lx2pj84l4o
The ICC also will hold a hearing on 23 February to decide whether the prosecution's case against Duterte is strong enough to proceed to a trial.
Duterte's lawyers earlier argued that the 80-year-old was unfit to participate in the ICC proceedings citing "cognitive impairment". He has been detained at the Hague since March 2025.
He is accused of being responsible for dozens of murders under his so-called war on drugs, during which thousands of small-time drug dealers, users and others were killed without trial.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0lx2pj84l4o
Here's hoping that justice systems catch up with all those committing crimes against humanity.