Bayan Muna: ICC prosecutor finding basis for crimes vs humanity under Duterte a ‘vindication’

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MANILA, Philippines — The findings of the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor that there is a basis to believe that crimes against humanity were committed under the term of President Rodrigo Duterte is a vindication for groups seeking accountability, Bayan Muna said.

Both Bayan Muna chairperson Neri Colmenares and Rep. Carlos Zarate said on Tuesday that it validates the criticism they have hurled at the administration, especially on the talk of alleged human rights violations in the conduct of the war against illegal drugs.

The findings from ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor is a response to the case filed by drug war critics and the victims’ relatives in August 2018, whic…

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