MANILA, Philippines โ Three former and sitting presidents โ Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines, Omar alโBashir of Sudan, and Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya โ have faced charges of crimes against humanity. However, their responses to the International Criminal Court (ICC)…
FACT CHECK: Quote Card Claiming ICC Prosecutor Backs Duterteโs Innocence Is FALSE
A quote card circulating online shows ICC Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang saying: โIn accordance with Rule 34, I am committed to supporting former President Rodrigo Duterte in his pursuit of the truth and ensuring a fair examination of the…
EXPLAINER: Do Duterte Supporters Know What A โKangaroo Courtโ Is? The ICC Isnโt One
MANILA, Philippines โ When the International Criminal Court (ICC) denied former president Rodrigo Duterteโs bid for interim release, his supporters were quick to decry the tribunal as a โkangaroo court.โ The term made rounds on social media, often used as…
ICC Rejects Duterte Appeal; Ex-Philippine President To Remain In Detention
THE HAGUE โ The International Criminal Courtโs Appeals Chamber on Friday rejected former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterteโs appeal for interim release, ordering that he remain in detention as proceedings in his crimes against humanity case continue. In a decision made…
