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Prosecutors at the ICC have charged former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity for his involvement in at least 76 murders during his anti-drug campaign, with charges covering murders from 2013 to 2018. Duterte, currently detained in The Hague, faces allegations related to his time as mayor of Davao City and as president, with proceedings postponed due to his claimed cognitive impairments.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. responds to predecessor Rodrigo Duterte's accusations of drug use, suggesting that Duterte's fentanyl use may have affected his judgment. Marcos denies drug use and criticizes Duterte's health, while the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency denies Duterte's claim that Marcos is on a 'narco-list'. Duterte's son has called for Marcos to resign, citing failings in addressing criminality and foreign policy, while Duterte's brutal anti-drug campaign has faced international criticism.
Leila de Lima, a prominent critic of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, has been released on bail after nearly seven years of detention on politically motivated drug charges. De Lima, who spent five years in jail without trial, is considered the country's most prominent political prisoner. Her release is seen as a victory for the weakened opposition and is expected to allow her to actively campaign against Duterte at the International Criminal Court. The government has been urged to ensure her safety, as she remains a target of vilification and threats.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte to continue promoting ties between their countries amid territorial disputes in the South China Sea and Manila's growing defense ties with the US. Xi praised Duterte's contributions to friendly exchanges between China and the Philippines and expressed hope that he would continue playing an important role in the friendly cooperation between the two countries. Duterte's visit to China comes as the current Philippine President Ferdinand Marco Jnr strengthens defense ties with the US amid growing tensions in the South China Sea.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected the Philippine government's appeal to block an investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial "war on drugs." The ICC's decision means that the Philippines has exhausted its options to appeal. The investigation will focus on possible "crimes against humanity" committed during Duterte's tenure, where over 6,000 people have been killed in anti-drug operations. The ICC's ruling is seen as a step towards justice for the victims, while the Philippine government has denounced the investigation as an interference in national sovereignty.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to continue promoting cooperation between the two countries, as bilateral relations have cooled under Duterte's successor, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Marcos has sought closer ties with the United States, reaffirming a security alliance during a visit to the U.S. in May. The Philippines has allowed the U.S. access to additional military bases, angering China. Xi praised Duterte for his efforts to improve relations with China during his presidency and expressed hope that he would continue playing a role in fostering friendly cooperation.
A Philippine court has acquitted former senator Leila de Lima of a drugs charge, one of three criminal charges against her, which stemmed from allegations made publicly by ex-President Rodrigo Duterte that she took payments from drug gangs in prisons. De Lima has spent the past six years in detention, five of which as senator, and has one more case pending. Duterte has accepted the court judgement. Activists and supporters urge the quashing of the remaining charge.
A Philippine court has dismissed a drug charge against Leila De Lima, a former senator and vocal critic of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs.” De Lima was acquitted on one of two remaining criminal charges against her, which stem from allegations made by Duterte that she received payoffs from convicted drug lords to fund her 2016 senatorial bid. De Lima was arrested in 2017, on charges she and her supporters have long argued are fabricated and politically motivated. Human rights activists have long criticized the detention of De Lima, pointing out that she has not been convicted on any of the charges laid against her.
A court in the Philippines has dismissed one of two remaining drug charges against Leila de Lima, a former senator and outspoken critic of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte. De Lima was arrested in 2017 and accused of taking drug money just a few months after announcing a Senate investigation into Duterte’s so-called “war on drugs”. The former senator and justice minister, now 63, and another defendant “are hereby acquitted of the crime charged on the ground of reasonable doubt”. Friday’s ruling brings de Lima, who is being held in detention at the National Police Headquarters, one step closer to freedom.
Former Philippine senator and justice secretary, Leila de Lima, has been acquitted of drug charges after key witnesses recanted and said they had lied about her involvement in narcotics trafficking. However, she remains jailed as she has one outstanding charge against her. De Lima has been detained since 2017 on drug charges she says were fabricated by former President Rodrigo Duterte and his officials in an attempt to muzzle her criticism of his deadly crackdown on illegal drugs.