Philippines' Duterte taunts ICC, saying war on drugs far from over

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his 6th State of the Nation Address (SONA), at the House of Representative in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 26, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday the battle against narcotics is far from over, more than five years after he began a brutal war on drugs that has killed thousands and prompted an accusation of possible crimes against humanity.

Duterte, in his last State of the Nation address, defended the campaign, saying it had brought down crime and improved peace and order.