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ICC Judges Remove Chief Prosecutor Khan from Duterte War Crimes Case Due to Bias
The International Criminal Court has removed chief prosecutor Karim Khan from the war crimes case against Rodrigo Duterte due to potential bias linked to his past representation of the Philippines Human Rights Commission.
- The International Criminal Court judges determined that Karim Khans previous role representing the Philippines Human Rights Commission created a conflict of interest, necessitating his removal from the case.
- Rodrigo Duterte, the former President of the Philippines, faces allegations of war crimes related to his controversial anti-drug campaign, which resulted in thousands of deaths.
- The decision to remove the Prosecutor was based on concerns over impartiality, highlighting the complexities involved in prosecuting high-profile cases like that of Rodrigo Duterte.
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This development underscores the challenges faced by the International Criminal Court in ensuring unbiased legal proceedings, particularly in politically sensitive cases like those involving Rodrigo Duterte and his administrations human rights record.