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Duterte wins mayoral election while in custody for crimes against humanity. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was elected as mayor in his home city by a landslide, official results showed on May 13, despite his detention by the International Criminal Court. Mr. Duterte served as Davao’s mayor for two decades before becoming president. He has been in the custody of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, since March, awaiting trial for crimes against humanity over a brutal war on illegal drugs that left thousands of suspects dead during his 2016-2022 presidency.

Journalist Maria Ressa covered death squads that operated under former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. When he was arrested in March, we reported how she sees hope – and accountability – as he faces charges at the International Criminal Court.

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