But for Truth Hounds, a Ukrainian human rights organization documenting war crimes, it was an opportunity and a lesson. The Philippines, Koval noted, has a much longer experience on investigating crimes against humanity. Koval explained that proving environmental war crimes is "extremely complicated" because prosecutors must show the attacking party knew the consequences. Outside the ICCTruth Hounds, Koval said, has also had to learn to look beyond the International Criminal Court. Truth Hounds has also supported a provisional reparations program that helps pay for survivors' sessions with psychologists or their medicines.

Source: Philippine Star April 03, 2026 14:13 UTC