The Hague Hearing: Prosecutors Detail 'Common Plan' As Duterte Defence Pleads For His Return
THE HAGUE, Netherlands—The International Criminal Court (ICC) began a pivotal four-day hearing on Monday, 23 February 2026, to determine whether former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial for crimes against humanity. While the 80-year-old former leader remained in his detention cell after waiving his right to appear, the courtroom became a battlefield of contrasting narratives regarding his notorious "War on Drugs."
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