Duterte Appears at ICC; Victims' Families Demand Swift Justice
Former President Rodrigo Duterte's appearance at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has reignited calls from victims' advocates for a swift trial. The Duterte Panagutin Network Europe criticized the former president's defense for alleged procedural delays, emphasizing that justice should not be indefinitely postponed.
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