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ICC Says Philippines Likely Committed Crimes Against Humanity in President Duterte’s Drug War

HeadlineDec 16, 2020

The International Criminal Court says there is “reasonable basis to believe” the Philippines has committed crimes against humanity as part of President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, which has taken thousands of lives. The crimes include murder, torture, and serious physical and mental harm. The ICC will decide on whether it will undertake a formal investigation in the new year, after the decision was delayed due to the pandemic.

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