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The ICC Appeals Chamber has unanimously denied former President Rodrigo Duterte's appeal for interim release, confirming his continued detention in The Hague.
Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity, specifically murder, related to the war on drugs and the Davao Death Squad.
His defense team plans to reintroduce a request for interim release once the results of his medical evaluation are available.
Lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman stated they will reintroduce the request, citing Duterte's age and alleged debilitating physical and cognitive conditions rendering him incapable of flight or threatening witnesses.
The ICC Appeals Chamber rejected the three grounds of appeal presented by Duterte's defense team.
PDP deputy spokesman Ferdinand Topacio criticized the ICC's decision, expressing disappointment and accusing the court of double standards and bias.
Duterte's grandson, Davao City 2nd District Representative Omar Duterte, and his supporters had previously criticized the ICC's decision as 'inhumane'.
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