Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is held in a detention facility in The Hague while awaiting trial before the International Criminal Court, where he faces crimes against humanity charges linked to the Philippines’ “war on drugs.” Multiple reports describe his accommodation and daily conditions, including a cell about nine square metres in size, with access to approximately one hour of exercise outdoors. The accounts also state that detainees receive a weekly budget of €25 for treats. The detention centre is located near the ICC complex, within a short distance of the court where Duterte is scheduled to stand trial, and it is also close to the area’s dunes and beaches. Reporting highlights AFP’s rare access to the detention facility and the facility’s proximity to major local landmarks, but does not present new details beyond the described living conditions. The overall picture across sources is of a secure, controlled environment governed by limited space, scheduled exercise, and small discretionary spending for detainee comforts.
Duterte’s ICC detention cell in The Hague described
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is held in a detention facility in The Hague while awaiting trial before the International Criminal Court, where he faces crimes against humanity charges li...
- Rodrigo Duterte is detained in The Hague while awaiting trial at the International Criminal Court.
- He faces crimes against humanity charges related to the Philippines’ “war on drugs.”
- His cell is described as about nine square metres.
- He is allowed about one hour of outdoor exercise.
- Reports say detainees receive a weekly €25 budget for treats.
THE HAGUE — A cell measuring nine square meters, one hour’s exercise outside and a weekly budget of 25 euros for treats: welcome to the new world of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. AFP was granted rare access inside the detention center in The Hague, where Duterte is awaiting trial on crimes against humanity charges over his “war on drugs” that killed thousands. The imposing building is a stone’s throw from the International Criminal Court, at which he will stand trial, and about a kilometer from The Hague’s famous dunes, where residents flock to enjoy long sandy beaches. READ: Duterte […]...Keep on reading: Inside Rodrigo Duterte's ICC detention center
3 months agoTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — A cell measuring nine square metres, one hour’s exercise outside and a weekly budget of 25 euros for treats: welcome to the new world of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte. AFP was granted rare access inside the detention centre in The Hague, where Duterte is awaiting trial on crimes against humanity charges over his “war on drugs” that killed thousands. The imposing building is a stone’s throw from the International Criminal Court, at which he will stand trial, and about a kilometre from The Hague’s famous dunes, where residents flock to enjoy long sandy beaches. READ: […]...Keep on reading: Inside former President Rodrigo Duterte's ICC detention center
3 months agoA cell measuring nine square meters, one hour's exercise outside and a weekly budget of €25 for treats: welcome to the new world of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte.
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