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Duterte on Trial at The Hague as ICC Faces Internal Crisis and External Pressure
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears in person before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague to face trial for his controversial "war on drugs" campaign. The court itself confronts mounting challenges: the United States and Russia are orchestrating intimidation campaigns against it, and Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan faces allegations of internal misconduct. Philippine survivors of the drug war and refugees who escaped torture camps in Libya have testified before the court. The ICC continues investigations into situations in Ukraine, Gaza, and Libya, according to Die Zeit's July 25, 2026 report.