Philippines' Former President Rodrigo Duterte to Stand Trial at International Criminal Court (ICC) for Crimes Against Humanity

Exam-focused facts from the 26 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Former President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, will stand trial for crimes against humanity.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed charges regarding the extrajudicial killing of thousands during a war on drugs between 2011 and 2019.
The ICC's Pre-Trial Chamber ruled that the court has jurisdiction because the alleged crimes occurred while the Philippines was a member of the Rome Statute.
The Rome Statute is the founding agreement of the ICC.
Judges have authorised more than 500 victims to participate in the proceedings.
The trial is being conducted at the Hague.