Ex-Philippine President Duterte says ICC should 'hurry up' on drug war investigation


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  • Wednesday, 13 Nov 2024

FILE PHOTO: President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a gathering of businessmen in Pasay city, Metro Manila, Philippines, October 13, 2016. REUTERS/Erik De Castro/File Photo

MANILA (Reuters) - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said the International Criminal Court (ICC) should 'hurry up' with its probe of his war on drugs, remaining firm in his defence of the brutal campaign as he said the investigation should start immediately."I'm asking the ICC to hurry up, and if possible, they can come here and start the investigation tomorrow," Duterte said in a congressional inquiry on his war on drugs.

"If I am found guilty, I will go to prison."

(Reporting by Karen Lema; Editing by John Mair)

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