Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears in person before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the first time, as judges consider claims about his health and memory. The 81-year-old faces charges of crimes against humanity.
Multiple reports say Duterte had previously skipped several ICC hearings. His defence team attributes his absence to poor health. At this appearance, ICC judges review assertions that he may have memory impairment, according to coverage describing the matter alongside his medical condition.
The outlets provide consistent basic details: Duterte’s in-person attendance, his age, the nature of the accusations, and the focus on health-related concerns. They do not present conflicting interpretations of the proceedings in the reports provided, but they emphasize different aspects of the same issue—his earlier absences and the judges’ consideration of his health and possible cognitive effects during the court process.
