Student groups from the University of the Philippines Diliman staged a protest today, calling for the immediate start of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The protesters are pushing for accountability and justice for the alleged human rights abuses committed during Duterte’s presidency.
The demonstration is part of a broader movement seeking to hold Duterte accountable for his actions, particularly in relation to the war on drugs. The ICC has been investigating Duterte’s involvement in alleged extrajudicial killings and other human rights abuses.
The protest at UP Diliman is a significant show of support for the ICC’s efforts to bring Duterte to trial. The university has a long history of activism and advocacy, and its students have been vocal critics of Duterte’s policies.
As the ICC trial looms, tensions are running high in the Philippines. Duterte’s supporters have been rallying behind him, while his critics are demanding justice and accountability. The outcome of the trial is uncertain, but one thing is clear: the eyes of the world are on the Philippines, and the demand for justice will not be silenced.
