ICC prosecutors, victims seek Duterte’s continued detention ahead of trial
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-09 10:47 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Philippines, Law & Courts, International Orgs, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors and victims’ representatives at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have separately urged judges to keep former president Rodrigo Duterte in detention, arguing that his release would endanger trial proceedings, increase the risk of flight, and potentially expose witnesses and victims to intimidation.
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