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Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with crimes against humanity by the ICC for his involvement in a deadly anti-drug campaign, including the killing of at least 76 people, with his court appearance postponed due to questions about his mental fitness.
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.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been charged by the ICC with crimes against humanity for his role in the deaths of at least 76 people during his anti-drug campaign, spanning his time as mayor and president, with charges focusing on murders carried out by police and non-state actors between 2013 and 2018. Duterte, currently detained in the Netherlands, disputes the charges and claims his arrest is unlawful, while his supporters view his detention as politically motivated.
The article discusses how President Trump is integrating military tactics from the war on terror into the fight against drug cartels in Latin America, including designating criminal groups as terrorist organizations and conducting military strikes, exemplified by a recent attack on a Venezuelan drug boat and increased military presence in the region.
Former President Donald Trump is struggling to secure a $464 million bond as the deadline nears, while the war on drugs makes a comeback in progressive areas like Oregon and San Francisco. Israel has obtained a trove of intelligence on Hamas, and a study suggests that dental plaque-causing bacteria could be behind treatment-resistant colon cancers. Additionally, a judge has ruled that an Ohio father's alleged confession in the killings of his three young sons cannot be referenced during his murder trial, and an American woman who posed as an heiress faces extradition to Northern Ireland on fraud charges.
The war on drugs is witnessing a shift in tactics, according to experts. With a focus on broadening perspectives, global subject matter experts are offering timely insights and opinions on the matter. The article discusses the changing strategies in the fight against drugs, highlighting the need for new approaches and perspectives to address the issue effectively.
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.
United Nations human rights experts have called for an end to the global "war on drugs," stating that its impact has been greatest on those who live in poverty. The experts have found that such discriminatory impact is a common element across drug policies with regard to the widest range of human rights, including the right to personal liberty, freedom from torture, fair trial rights, the right to health including access to essential medicines, palliative care, comprehensive drug prevention and education, drug treatment and harm reduction. The experts have urged Member States and international bodies to supersede their current drug policies with ones grounded in the principles of the application of a comprehensive, restorative and reintegrative justice approach.
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.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has reopened its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed during the Philippines' war on drugs, which has claimed the lives of thousands of people. The ICC's move comes after the Philippine government's own investigation was deemed insufficient. Victims' families, human rights campaigners, and their supporters have welcomed the decision, which will allow the ICC to collect evidence, including interviews and testimony from victims' families, and start asking the government for information. The court will then be able to identify a possible suspect who will be charged.