Victims’ counsel urges ICC to confirm charges vs Duterte
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-02-23 23:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Philippines, Law & Courts, International Orgs
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MANILA, Philippines—Filipino human rights lawyer Joel Butuyan, one of the common legal representatives of victims (CLRV), urged judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to confirm the charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte, warning that victims of alleged extrajudicial killings have no remaining avenue for justice within the Philippine legal system.
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