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The International Criminal Court opened preliminary proceedings against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on February 23, 2026, marking the first time a former Asian head of state has faced charges of crimes against humanity before the court.

The International Criminal Court opened preliminary proceedings against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on February 23, 2026, marking the first time a former Asian head of state has faced charges of crimes against humanity before the court.

Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity related to at least 76 murders allegedly committed during his anti-drug campaign between 2011 and 2019, though human rights organizations estimate the total death toll may reach 30,000 victims.

Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity related to at least 76 murders allegedly committed during his anti-drug campaign between 2011 and 2019, though human rights organizations estimate the total death toll may reach 30,000 victims.

The four-day confirmation of charges hearing will determine whether sufficient evidence exists to proceed to a full trial, with judges having 60 days after the hearing concludes on February 27 to issue a written decision.

The four-day confirmation of charges hearing will determine whether sufficient evidence exists to proceed to a full trial, with judges having 60 days after the hearing concludes on February 27 to issue a written decision.

Pre-Trial Chamber I denied the defense team's request to compel prosecutors to disclose additional witness information, ruling that protecting the safety and privacy of victims and witnesses outweighs the principle of absolute publicity in proceedings.

Pre-Trial Chamber I denied the defense team's request to compel prosecutors to disclose additional witness information, ruling that protecting the safety and privacy of victims and witnesses outweighs the principle of absolute publicity in proceedings.

Duterte was granted permission to waive his right to appear at the hearings despite being deemed medically fit to attend, and he remains detained at the Scheveningen prison complex in The Hague following his March 2025 arrest in Manila.

Duterte was granted permission to waive his right to appear at the hearings despite being deemed medically fit to attend, and he remains detained at the Scheveningen prison complex in The Hague following his March 2025 arrest in Manila.

Over 539 victims have been granted the right to participate in the proceedings through three common legal representatives, marking the first time the ICC has permitted this level of victim participation at the pre-trial stage.

Over 539 victims have been granted the right to participate in the proceedings through three common legal representatives, marking the first time the ICC has permitted this level of victim participation at the pre-trial stage.

ICC Opens Proceedings Against Duterte for War Crimes

ICC Opens Proceedings Against Duterte for War Crimes

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