Tag: The Hague
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Duterte Arrest in The Hague: Philippines Faces Turmoil 2025
Introduction: Turmoil at the Start of 2025 The year 2025 began with a shock that rattled a nation accustomed to political headlines. The arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague on charges related to crimes under international law sent waves through Manila, regional capitals, and a global audience watching the Philippines closely. As…
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Scandal, Panic, Bring Him Home: Duterte’s The Hague Showdown
Intro: A Year Unfolding in Turmoil The year that began with high hopes quickly spiraled into a political and legal crisis as former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte faced arrest and potential trial in The Hague. What started as a contentious chapter in international law rapidly evolved into a domestic reckoning for a nation still grappling…
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ICC to Livestream Duterte Interim Release Decision on Nov. 28
ICC to Livestream Duterte Interim Release Ruling The International Criminal Court has announced that it will livestream its decision on former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s plea for interim release. The ruling is scheduled for Friday, November 28, at 10:30 a.m. (The Hague time), with the proceedings and outcome to be broadcast on the ICC website…
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ICC to Livestream Duterte Interim Release Plea Decision on Nov. 28
Overview: What’s at stake The International Criminal Court (ICC) will publicly announce its decision on former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s plea for interim release on Friday, November 28, at 10:30 a.m. (The Hague time). The livestream will be available on the ICC website as well as its Facebook and YouTube pages. This ruling concerns whether…
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ICC Judges Disqualify Prosecutor Khan From Duterte Case Over Possible Conflict of Interest
Overview The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled that Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan should be disqualified from leading the war crimes case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte due to a potential conflict of interest. The decision, issued by the ICC Appeals Chamber, marks a setback for Khan, who is already facing scrutiny amid separate…
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ICC judges disqualify Khan in Duterte war crimes case
ICC judges disqualify Khan from Duterte war crimes case The International Criminal Court (ICC) has disqualified Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from involvement in the war crimes case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. The decision by the ICC Appeals Chamber, reported by Reuters, cites a possible conflict of interest stemming from Khan’s past representations tied…
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Public Pressure for Accountability: Filipinos Seek Justice Over Duterte-Era Drug War Deaths
Overview: A Nation Reassesses Accountability A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, commissioned by the Stratbase Group, shows a notable shift in public sentiment regarding accountability for the killings linked to the Philippines’ anti-illegal drug campaign during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. Conducted from September 24 to 30, the third-quarter poll interviewed 1,500 adult Filipinos…
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Over 200 Protesters Arrested in The Hague as Train Service Stalls
More than 200 demonstrators were arrested at The Hague Central Station after a protest outside the Dutch foreign ministry, where activists gathered to oppose Israel’s blockade of ships taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF). The NOS reported that train traffic to and from the central hub was halted for several hours as police…
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200 Protesters Detained in The Hague as Rail Traffic Stalls
The Hague protest leads to mass detentions and train disruption More than 200 demonstrators were detained outside The Hague central station after protests in front of the Foreign Ministry. Rail traffic to and from the station was paused for hours as authorities cleared the area and redirected services. The scene at one of the Netherlands…
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The Hague protest: 200 demonstrators detained at central station
The Hague protest escalates as hundreds detained and trains halted More than 200 demonstrators were detained at The Hague’s central station after a protest outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spilled onto rail infrastructure, forcing trains to pause for several hours. The day’s events began with a larger demonstration outside the foreign ministry, where protesters…