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Philippines' Duterte seen in person at International Criminal Court for first time

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What happened

He is due to be tried for crimes against humanity over thousands of deaths linked to his war on drugs.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:50:09 UTC.

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