Former Philippine President Duterte's ICC Trial May Involve Up to 1,000 Victims
Ex Philippine President Duterte's ICC trial could involve up to 1,000 victims, lawyer says

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could see participation from up to 1,000 victims linked to his controversial anti-drug campaign, which is believed to have caused around 30,000 deaths. The trial is set to start on November 30, 2026.
- 01ICC Assistant to Counsel Kristina Conti estimates between 500 and 1,000 potential victim participants in the trial.
- 02Victims may include multiple family members recognized as individual victims under ICC rules.
- 03Duterte's anti-drug campaign is linked to approximately 30,000 deaths, according to human rights groups.
- 04The trial is scheduled to commence on November 30, 2026, with prosecutors planning to call 60 to 70 witnesses.
- 05Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity related to murders committed between 2013 and 2018.
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The upcoming trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) could involve between 500 and 1,000 victims, as stated by ICC Assistant to Counsel Kristina Conti. This trial pertains to Duterte's controversial anti-drug campaign, which human rights organizations allege resulted in around 30,000 deaths. Victims may include multiple members of the same family, each recognized as individual victims under ICC guidelines. The court has been accepting victim applications since 2021 and has resumed reviewing submissions following the confirmation of charges against Duterte in April 2026. The trial is scheduled to begin on November 30, 2026, with prosecutors indicating they plan to call 60 to 70 witnesses, including approximately 31 insiders. Duterte faces serious charges of crimes against humanity related to murders allegedly committed during his presidency from 2013 to 2018.
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The trial could significantly affect the perception of Duterte's administration and its policies.
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