Victims' Lawyers Urge ICC to Keep Duterte Detained Amid Flight Risk Concerns
Lawyers for victims in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against former President Rodrigo Duterte have urged the court to maintain his detention, citing ongoing flight risk and potential intimidation of witnesses. Medical assessments reportedly do not alter prior findings of flight risk.
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