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THE HAGUE , The Netherlands - Rodrigo Duterte 's first appearance at the International Criminal Court has been set for Friday, the court said, as the former Philippine president faces crimes against humanity charges over his deadly war on drugs."The Chamber considers it appropriate for the first appearance of Mr Duterte to take place on Friday, 14 March 2025 at 14:00 hours ," the court said in a statement late on Thursday.
Gilbert Andres, a lawyer representing victims of the drug war, told AFP: "My clients are very thankful to God because their prayers have been answered.""The arrest of Rodrigo Duterte is a great signal for international criminal justice. It means that no one is above the law," Andres added.'Presumed innocent'The high-profile Duterte case also comes at a critical moment for the ICC, as it faces unprecedented pressure from all sides, including US sanctions.
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