Philippines says Duterte won’t cooperate with ICC ‘war on drugs’ probe
26 September 2021 |
6:09 am
President Duterte's legal counsel said the Hague-based war crimes court has no jurisdiction to probe the Philippines' anti-drug crackdown. He added that ICC investigators will not be allowed entry into the country.
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