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Lawyer says Philippines’ Duterte was ‘abducted’, too ill to testify at ICC

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was “abducted” before being taken to The Hague to face murder allegations and is too ill to give evidence, his lawyer told International Criminal Court judges at his initial appearance on Friday. Duterte – who arrived in the Netherlands on a flight from Manila on Wednesday after being arrested on […]



Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's lawyer claims he was "abducted" and is too ill to testify at the ICC regarding murder allegations. Duterte confirmed his identity via video link, but his lawyer cited "debilitating" medical issues. Victims' families see the ICC proceedings as a step towards justice for drug-related killings during Duterte's presidency. Duterte is the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC.

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