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FOLLOWING the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte in Manila, the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced that its investigation into the situation in the Philippines will continue.
In a video posted on YouTube, ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan emphasized that Duterte’s arrest on charges of crimes against humanity for the thousands of deaths during his bloody war on drugs shows that international law can be effective. He said the arrest is meaningful for victims, as it demonstrates that accountability is possible when nations work together.
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