Controversial Duterte's Supporters and Critics Clash at ICC Trial
As ex-Philippines president Duterte faces charges at The Hague, his backers rally outside while victims' families recount the horrors of his deadly drug war.
Outside the halls of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the battle lines were drawn. On one side, throngs of Rodrigo Duterte supporters had gathered, waving flags and chanting in defense of the former Philippine president. On the other, victims' families solemnly recounted years of fear, loss and intimidation under his controversial and deadly drug war.
The contrast encapsulated the deep division that has gripped the Philippines since Duterte's rise to power in 2016. While his staunchest backers remain steadfast in their loyalty, accusing the ICC of overreach and political bias, those who suffered under his administration's harsh crackdown on narcotics are seeking long-awaited justice and accountability.
Source: Deutsche Welle
