The International Criminal Court has found former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial for crimes against humanity. Independent experts concluded he can understand the charges and follow the proceedings.
Rodrigo Duterte, president of the Philippines until 2022, faces charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The case concerns killings linked to his anti-drug campaign. The prosecution stands against the former president, whose defense has questioned his fitness for trial.
The International Criminal Court has found former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial for crimes against humanity. According to the court, the decision rests on the findings of independent experts, who found he can understand the charges and follow the proceedings.