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ICC finds Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial
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International Criminal Court judges found former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte fit to understand the charges and participate in his defence. He faces crimes-against-humanity charges linked to the Philippines’ anti-drug campaign.
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The International Criminal Court found Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial.
“Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have found former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial”
The court found that Rodrigo Duterte can understand the evidence and discuss his defence with his lawyers.
“concluded he was mentally fit to understand evidence and discuss his defence with his lawyers”
Rodrigo Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug campaign.
“able to face charges of crimes against humanity related to the so-called “war on drugs” he waged while in office”