MANILA, Philippines — An international human rights group is urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to proceed with its investigation into President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war and his alleged crimes against humanity, calling the probe’s suspension a ‘betrayal’ of witnesses and victims of the alleged abuses. ADVERTISEMENT“Any suspension or delay is an absolute betrayal of those brave individuals who came forward at great personal risk to provide evidence and testimony regarding these alleged crimes,” said Murphy. Meanwhile, despite requesting to defer the probe, Malacañang maintained on Saturday that the Hague-based court has no jurisdiction over the Philippine government. ADVERTISEMENTRELATED STORIESICC suspends PH drug war probe, warned of Duterte ‘ruse’Trillanes expects ICC to resume investigation on Duterte’s war on drugs/MUFSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 21, 2021 19:09 UTC