Former President Rodrigo Duterte personally authorized murders and hand-picked some of the victims of his “war on drugs,” the International Criminal Court heard on Monday, as proceedings against the former Philippines president kicked off. ICC deputy prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang said that the week-long “confirmation of charges” hearings, where judges will decide whether to open a full trial against Duterte, was “a reminder that those in power are not above the law.” The 80-year-old was not present after the court granted a defense request for him not to appear, despite judges ruling he was fit to take part. Niang said Duterte […]... Keep on reading: Rodrigo Duterte authorized murders, ICC told as hearings open