Duterte to face ICC assessment amid claims of memory loss in crimes-against-humanity trial

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will appear publicly for the first time since his March 2025 transfer to the ICC, as judges assess his fitness to stand trial for crimes against humanity over his drug war. The hearing tests claims of malingering versus genuine memory loss, a pivotal procedural moment in a landmark case against a former head of state. The outcome will determine whether the trial proceeds or is delayed, shaping precedent for accountability of sitting leaders.