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Philippines will pursue drugs war appeal with ICC, says top government lawyer

Protesters calling to stop extra-judicial killings march towards the presidential Malacanang Palace during a protest to commemorate President Rodrigo Duterte's final year in office, in Manila, Philippines, on 30th June, 2021.

Manila, The Philippines Reuters The Philippines will pursue its appeal questioning the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction and authority to investigate killings during former President Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’, its top lawyer said on Wednesday. The remarks come after President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, said last month he would cut off contact with the ICC after […]