Philippines drug war enforcer urges president to not hand him over to ICC

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Philippines drug war enforcer urges president to not hand him over to ICC

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The enforcer of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial war on drugs requested that current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. not extradite him to the International Criminal Court. He expressed willingness to face justice locally, reflecting ongoing political tensions.

MANILA, May 12 - The top enforcer of former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on drugs urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday to not hand him over to the International Criminal Court, but said he was ready to face justice at home.

Security Conflict Politics Philippines Duterte drug war ICC political tensions

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