ICC Prosecutor Asks Trial Chamber to Order Duterte's Continued Detention
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor has requested the Trial Chamber to order the continued detention of former President Rodrigo Duterte, citing it as 'necessary' to prevent witness interference. Duterte's defense, however, argues that the determination of his fitness to stand trial should precede the detention issue.
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