Duterte ICC charges confirmation hearing
Duterte ICC charges confirmation hearing: Evidence, reactions and justice debate. The confirmation of charges hearing for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte opened on Monday at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, where prosecutors outlined evidence that they say shows Duterte was centrally involved in killings during his brutal anti-drug campaign that critics say amounted to crimes against humanity. The four-day hearing, running from Feb. 23 to Feb. 27, 2026, is a key legal step in determining whether the case should proceed to a full trial. Unlike a trial, this hearing does not decide guilt or innocence, but rather…






