Philippine bishop and ex-ICC judge lead new inquiry into thousands of Duterte-era killings
A new fact-finding body has been established in the Philippines to investigate the killings during ex-President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug campaign. Led by a Roman Catholic bishop and a former ICC judge, the commission aims to document witness accounts and gather evidence for potential prosecutions. This initiative seeks to provide closure for victims and their families while holding law enforcement accountable for their actions during the crackdown.
- ▪A fact-finding body has been launched to document accounts of Duterte's anti-drug crackdown.
- ▪The commission will focus on helping victims and their families find closure.
- ▪Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a key figure in the crackdown, is wanted by the ICC and has gone into hiding.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onPhilippine bishop and ex-ICC judge lead new inquiry into thousands of Duterte-era killingsA group led by a Roman Catholic bishop in the Philippines has launched a fact-finding body to document accounts of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drugs crackdownByJIM GOMEZ Associated Press and JOEAL CALUPITAN Associated PressMay 27, 2026, 5:39 AM1:23From left, Al Fuertes, Carlos Conde, Raquel Barros del Rosario-Fortun, Cardinal Pablo Ambo David, Raul Pangalangan and Fr. Daniel Franklin E.
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