Former Philippine President Duterte acknowledged his city's "death squad" during his mayorship, denying orders for police executions during his presidency, under ICC investigation.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte acknowledged the existence of a "death squad" of gangsters during his tenure as Davao City mayor, aimed at targeting criminals. He denied ordering police to execute thousands of drug suspects during his presidency, which is under investigation by the International Criminal Court for potential crimes against humanity. This inquiry marks his first public appearance since leaving office in 2022.

October 28, 2024
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