ICC Prosecution Seeks Admission of Prior Testimonies in Duterte Case
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution has requested the admission of prior recorded testimonies from five witnesses in the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte. This move aims to expedite proceedings and present evidence related to alleged crimes during the war on drugs.
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