Examination of Philippines continues despite withdrawal: ICC prosecutor

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AMSTERDAM: The International Criminal Court's prosecutor said on Monday (Mar 18) her examination into possible crimes against humanity committed ...

AMSTERDAM: The International Criminal Court's prosecutor said on Monday her examination into possible crimes against humanity committed in the Philippines would continue, despite the country's withdrawal from the court.Prosecutor Fatou Bensounda said in a statement the ICC continued to have jurisdiction over possible crimes committed during the period the country was a member.

Bensouda has been examining whether thousands of extrajudicial killings allegedly committed during Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's crackdown on drugs are sufficient to warrant a formal investigation.

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