Archive · 28 Nov 2025
ICC Rejects Duterte's Release Plea
Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to let him go because he is 80 years old and not feeling well.
But the judges in The Hague said no, and he will stay in detention.
The ICC is a special court that deals with serious crimes, and they are still deciding what to do about Duterte.
His lawyers said he should be free because of his age and health, but the judges didn't agree.
So, Duterte will stay where he is for now.
The charges against him are about many killings that happened during his time as president.
ICC judges in The Hague rejected Rodrigo Duterte's plea for release.
Duterte's defense argued for his release due to his advanced age (80) and declining health.
The ICC dismissed the defense's arguments, keeping Duterte in detention.
The decision was made on Friday, with no specific date mentioned.
Duterte is being held in The Hague, Netherlands, as legal proceedings continue.
- Who
- Rodrigo Duterte, former President of the Philippines
- What
- ICC rejected his plea for release
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Why
- ICC judges dismissed arguments based on age and health, deeming the proposed conditions for release insufficient
Duterte's Defense
ICC Judges
Release Justification
Duterte's Defense
Duterte should be released due to his advanced age (80) and declining health, arguing for humanitarian parole.
ICC Judges
The proposed conditions for release were insufficient to mitigate the risks associated with Duterte's interim release.
- Person
- Rodrigo Duterte
- Location
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Organization
- International Criminal Court (ICC)
- Decision
- Dismissed release plea
- Reason for Detention
- Pending legal proceedings
- Charges
- Crimes against humanity during his war on drugs
- Specific Charges
- 19 murders (2013-2016), 14 killings (2016-2017), 43 killings (2016-2022)
- Date of Decision
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
