ICC warrant sought versus Duterte's co-conspirators

An international rights group is calling on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to immediately issue arrest warrants for former and current government officials recently identified as “co-perpetrators” in the alleged crimes against humanity committed during former President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.

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A composite photo shows Sen. Bato dela Rosa, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and Sen. Bong Go at three different hearings.

(PHILSTAR.COM)

In a statement released on February 14, the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) welcomed the ICC's tagging of these officials, who were previously listed as redacted names in court filings.

ICHRP Chairperson Peter Murphy pointed out that the named individuals should face trial alongside Duterte, who is currently in ICC custody.

“It remains abundantly clear that the Philippine judicial system is unable to prosecute these alleged co-perpetrators. While still at large they are a risk for destruction of evidence, intimidation of witnesses and also flight risks,” Murphy said.

The group also said that with the confirmation of charges on February 23, the victims of the drug war will “at last see progress.”