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Will Philippine ex-president Duterte stand trial at the ICC, and for how long?

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Will Philippine ex-president Duterte stand trial at the ICC, and for how long?
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is expected to issue a written decision by April 28 on whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial on charges of crimes against humanity over his war on drugs.
However, even if the judges decide to proceed with the trial, observers predict that the proceedings will progress at a “glacial pace”, potentially taking years to reach a ruling.
Duterte, who governed the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, was surrendered to the ICC in March...

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