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Dutch authorities respond as ICC reviews Duterte’s interim release request
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has not yet ruled on former president Rodrigo Duterte's request for interim release.
Communication between the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I and the Kingdom of the Netherlands regarding Duterte's interim release request is ongoing.
Dutch authorities submitted a response to the ICC Registry on July 2, 2025, after the Registry had forwarded the Chamber's order on June 20, 2025.
The specific outcome of Duterte's request remains unclear due to confidential information within the ICC documents.
False claims had previously circulated that Duterte had been allowed to leave the ICC Detention Center.
Duterte's lawyer cited his health as a reason for his interim release, while the ICC spokesperson affirmed the court takes necessary measures for detainee well-being.
The former president has been detained in The Hague since March 13, 2025, awaiting trial for alleged atrocities tied to his "War on Drugs".
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