ICC prosecutors announced in February 2018 that they would open a preliminary investigation into the violence that took place during Duterte’s time in power. In a move that human rights activists say was aimed at escaping accountability, Duterte, who was still president, announced a month later that the Philippines would leave the court.

The court dismissed defence arguments that the 80-year-old should be released due to his advanced age and alleged declining health.

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 29 November) – The lawyer of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will file next month a new request for his interim release after the results of Duterte’s medical evaluation are out.

Families of victims of killings under former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs welcomed the decision of the International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber to reject his appeal and uphold the Pre-Trial Chamber's earlier ruling to deny his request for interim release.

A group of Mindanawon lawyers welcomed the decision of the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC)

The International Criminal Court delivers its decision on the interim release appeal of former President Rodrigo Duterte who is currently detained in The Hague, Netherlands over alleged crimes