Philippines’ Duterte says will prepare defence against ICC probe
By AFP
05 October 2021 |
3:05 pm
Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will prepare for his defence against an International Criminal Court probe into his deadly drug war after he retires from politics.
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