Duterte now ‘powerless’? Rights lawyers sneer at release bid

‘Releasing Duterte endangers victims’ families’

A delegation of human rights activists is in Geneva, Switzerland to amplify drug war victims’ fight for justice as former president Rodrigo Duterte filed a petition for interim release before the International Criminal Court.

Rules allow Duterte's release – rights lawyer

(UPDATE) FORMER president Rodrigo Duterte's request to be transferred to a third country while facing trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is supported by legal precedent and established international rules, an international law expert and human rights lawyer said Monday. In an interview with The Manila Times, Arnedo S. Valera said that under Rule 119 of the ICC's Rules of Procedure and Evidence, a detainee may petition for interim re…

VP Sara backs FPRRD’s interim release request

DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte backs the request filed by the legal team of former President Rodrigo Duterte seeking interim release from detention by the International Criminal Court at The Hague, Netherlands due to health concerns over the former leader’s age.**media[19854]**In a press briefing following the Pasidungog 2025 of the Office of the Vice President here on Monday, Vice President Duterte said the interim release would be in…

Organizations believe interim release for Duterte 'unwarranted'

Two Philippine organizations who have been assisting the families of victims of the war on drugs said Monday they believe that an interim release for former President Rodrigo Duterte from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is unwarranted.

Duterte now ‘powerless’? Rights lawyers sneer at release bid

MANILA, Philippines — Human rights advocates have questioned the “humanitarian” grounds for ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for temporary freedom in another country, pointing out that the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facilities in The Hague, the Netherlands, were top-notch and that granting his request could jeopardize the proceedings. As if by design, On Philippine Independence […]...Keep on reading: Duterte now ‘powerles…

PCICC Opposes Any Interim Release of Former President Rodrigo Duterte - Amnesty Philippines

Public Statement The Philippine Coalition for the International Criminal Court (PCICC) expresses its strong opposition and grave concern over any proposal or consideration for the interim release of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who remains under active investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity arising from the thousands of killings perpetrated during the so-called “war on drugs.” Interim release und…