Philippine bishop, ex-ICC judge lead new inquiry into thousands of Duterte-era killings
A new fact-finding body in the Philippines aims to document the details of former President Duterte's anti-drug crackdown. Led by a bishop and an ex-ICC judge, the commission seeks to provide closure for victims and accountability for law enforcers. The initiative comes as Duterte faces trial for alleged crimes against humanity related to the killings.
- ▪The commission will focus on helping victims, their families, and repentant law enforcers find closure.
- ▪Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a key figure in the crackdown, is wanted by the ICC and has gone into hiding.
- ▪The commission plans to hold public hearings and allow the government to use their findings for investigations.
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- ▪ Philippine bishop and ex-ICC judge lead new inquiry into thousands of Duterte-era killings — ABC News — International
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A group led by a Roman Catholic bishop in the Philippines launched a fact-finding body on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) to document accounts of witnesses and other details of former President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody anti-drugs crackdown that the government can use to prosecute law enforcers.Mr. Duterte, who ended his stormy six-year presidency in 2022, was arrested last year and taken to the Netherlands, where he is facing trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for alleged crimes against humanity over the killings.
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