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International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors are seeking charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity, alleging he orchestrated thousands of murders during the grisly anti-drug campaign that have come to define his presidential legacy.
In documents released Monday, prosecutors accused Duterte of directing killings from 2011 to 2019, first as mayor of Davao City and later as president. They allege he established “liquidation squads” known as the Davao Death Squad and expanded operations nationwide after taking office in 2016.
The filing details 49 specific murder allegations, though human rights organizations estimate more than 12,000 suspected drug users and dealers were killed during the campaign’s first 18 months alone. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have concluded the widespread killings constitute crimes against humanity.
Victims were predominantly from poor families and included those targeted in “Tokhang” house-to-house operations. Prosecutors claim Duterte promised financial rewards for killings and assured perpetrators they would face no consequences, citing his public statements encouraging police to “go out and kill” suspected criminals.
Rights groups documented a pattern of police fabricating incident reports and planting weapons and drugs on victims’ bodies while claiming self-defense.
Although killings have decreased under current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., drug-related deaths continue to be reported.
The Philippines withdrew from the ICC in 2019 following the investigation’s launch, but the court maintains jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed before the withdrawal took effect.
The documents released Monday constitute the prosecution’s formal presentation of evidence and legal arguments requesting ICC judges confirm the proposed charges, which must be approved before trial can proceed.
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In documents released Monday, prosecutors accused Duterte of directing killings from 2011 to 2019, first as mayor of Davao City and later as president. They allege he established “liquidation squads” known as the Davao Death Squad and expanded operations nationwide after taking office in 2016.
The filing details 49 specific murder allegations, though human rights organizations estimate more than 12,000 suspected drug users and dealers were killed during the campaign’s first 18 months alone. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have concluded the widespread killings constitute crimes against humanity.
Victims were predominantly from poor families and included those targeted in “Tokhang” house-to-house operations. Prosecutors claim Duterte promised financial rewards for killings and assured perpetrators they would face no consequences, citing his public statements encouraging police to “go out and kill” suspected criminals.
Rights groups documented a pattern of police fabricating incident reports and planting weapons and drugs on victims’ bodies while claiming self-defense.
Although killings have decreased under current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., drug-related deaths continue to be reported.
The Philippines withdrew from the ICC in 2019 following the investigation’s launch, but the court maintains jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed before the withdrawal took effect.
The documents released Monday constitute the prosecution’s formal presentation of evidence and legal arguments requesting ICC judges confirm the proposed charges, which must be approved before trial can proceed.
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