# Former Philippine leader Duterte due in ICC courtroom for fitness assessment

https://mins.news/en/item/60028

- Reuters, 2026-09-15 22:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/former-philippines-leader-duterte-due-icc-courtroom-assess-if-fit-murder-trial-2026-09-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa9c5dd42d5dc00014719d5

> Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to appear publicly on Wednesday for the first time since his transfer to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago. The hearing will assess whether he is fit to face murder charges linked to his war on drugs.

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