Duterte is declared fit for ICC appearance as his lawyer alleges he was 'abducted'
The former Philippine president, accused of crimes against humanity over his deadly "war on drugs," spoke via video link in his initial appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Lawyer Says Philippines' Duterte Was 'Abducted', Too Ill to Testify at ICC
Duterte arrived in the Netherlands on a flight from Manila on Wednesday and was taken into ICC custody after being arrested by authorities on an International Criminal Court warrant. Prosecutors have accused him of crimes against humanity for what they call a systematic attack on the civilian population.
Duterte lawyer says arrest was ‘kidnapping’, questions ICC’s jurisdiction over the Philippines
Harry Roque, also a lawyer seeking to represent him in the ICC case, said the question of jurisdiction over the Philippines, which withdrew from the global court when Duterte was president, should be addressed before any further proceedings.
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Has ICC Hearing
Duterte, 79, appeared at the hearing via videolink, with Presiding Judge Iulia Motoc citing his prior “long journey."
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Rodrigo Duterte's first appearance at the International Criminal Court has been set for Friday, the court said, as the former Philippines president faces crimes against humanity charges over his deadl
Daughter of Philippine ex-President Duterte outside court ahead of ICC appearance
Sara Duterte spoke outside the court, telling reporters she expected the ICC to "give us permission" to visit her father and hoped the court would "allow our request to move the initial appearance."
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