ICC judges reject request to release ex-Philippine President Duterte from custody World Nov 28, 2025 3:53 PM EST

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will remain in detention at the International Criminal Court after appeals judges on Friday rejected a request to release him on health grounds.

The octogenarian is facing charges of crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as part of his so-called war on drugs when in office, first as the mayor of a southern city and later as president.

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Duterte’s lawyers failed to show that an October decision by the lower chamber was unreasonable, Judge Luz de

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