Duterte to face ICC trial

In a landmark ruling, the ICC has committed Rodrigo Duterte to trial for his 'war on drugs' that defined his presidency from 2016 to 2022.

The court's pre-trial chamber concluded that the systemic killings of suspected drug users and pushers constituted a widespread attack against the civilian population.

Duterte, who was arrested last year and flown to The Hague, continues to deny all charges and has challenged the court's jurisdiction.

The trial is expected to be a major test for international justice and the accountability of former heads of state.