Former Philippines president Duterte to stand trial at the Hague for crimes against humanity
CBC
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Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed all three counts of murder as crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and committed him to trial.
- Rodrigo Duterte Will Stand Trial for Crimes Against Humanity, Court Rules The New York Times —
- Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges PBS —
- Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges Le Monde —
- Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity The Guardian —
- Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges The Globe and Mail —