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ICC rejects Duterte jurisdiction challenge

ICC judges on Wednesday dismissed Rodrigo Duterte’s challenge to the court’s authority, leaving open the possibility of trial over his administration’s drug war.

Published Apr 22, 2026, 8:07 AM EDT | WFMZZ

International Criminal Court judges on Wednesday threw out former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s challenge to the court’s jurisdiction. The decision means Duterte could still stand trial over his administration’s war on drugs.