Philippines' Deadly Drug Crackdown Faces ICC Reckoning
After years of impunity, victims of the Philippines' brutal drug war may finally see justice at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
For years, the Philippines' deadly drug war under former president Rodrigo Duterte has drawn global condemnation, with human rights groups accusing security forces of systematically killing thousands of suspected drug users and dealers. Now, these victims may finally have their day in court, as the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague prepares to investigate the crackdown.
The ICC's decision to open a formal investigation into the drug war killings marks a significant milestone, giving hope to the families of victims who have long sought accountability for the bloodshed. Proponents argue the probe could shed light on the true scale and patterns of the killings, which the Philippine government has downplayed or denied.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
