# ICC rules former Philippine President Duterte fit to stand trial

https://mins.news/en/item/91997

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-08 19:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/8/philippines-ex-president-duterte-fit-to-stand-trial-icc-rules?traffic_source=rss

> International Criminal Court judges ruled that Rodrigo Duterte can understand the charges and take part in proceedings. He is accused of murder and attempted murder linked to his so-called “war on drugs” while in office, allegations he denies. Independent medical experts found him mentally fit for trial, which is scheduled to begin on November 30.

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