Duterte to Face ICC Trial

The decision marks a historic moment for international justice as it targets a former head of state for domestic policy actions.

Duterte, who served from 2016 to 2022, was arrested in the Philippines last year and flown to The Hague to face the charges.

The court's investigation focused on killings carried out by police and vigilante groups in Davao City and across the nation.

While Duterte has consistently denied the charges and questioned the court's jurisdiction, the trial is expected to proceed later this year with testimony from hundreds of victims' families.