Philippine senators Go, Dela Rosa helped Duterte wage drug war: ICC prosecutors
A major international court document directly implicates sitting politicians in alleged crimes against humanity.
Deep Dive
The International Criminal Court has identified two sitting Philippine senators, Ronald Dela Rosa and Christopher Go, as "co-perpetrators" in former President Rodrigo Duterte's crimes against humanity case. An ICC prosecution document alleges they shared a common plan with Duterte to "neutralise" alleged criminals through violent crimes, including murder, as part of the drug war. Duterte himself faces charges for his alleged involvement in at least 76 murders.
Why It Matters
This escalates international legal pressure on a controversial government campaign and could have significant political repercussions in the Philippines.