Duterte's Legal Struggles and Political Implications
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is scrutinizing former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged war crimes linked to his controversial 'war on drugs'. This investigation highlights his association with the Davao Death Squads and the tragic surge in extrajudicial killings, with estimates of fatalities ranging from 6,000 to 30,000. A pre-trial session is set for September 23 to assess the evidence, as a possible life sentence looms over him. Duterte, the first Asian leader charged..
