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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Molly Quell

ICC judges decline to release former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, citing flight risk

International Court Duterte - (Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Judges at the International Criminal Court on Friday rejected a request from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to be released from detention, finding he was likely to refuse to return for trial and could use his freedom to intimidate witnesses.

Prosecutors at the ICC accuse Duterte of crimes against humanity for the deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office, first as the mayor of a southern city and later as president.

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