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ICC Opens Case Against Kony
The International Criminal Court has opened a war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony. The move revives efforts to hold him accountable for atrocities committed by the Lord's Resistance Army.
Malacañang official says Duterte cannot use Marcos statement in ICC case
A Malacañang official stated that former President Rodrigo Duterte's lawyers cannot rely on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s previous remarks about the International Criminal Court to defend him. This comes after the ICC affirmed its jurisdiction over alleged crimes during Duterte's drug war. The comments were made during a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur.
ICC Rejects PCB Demand in Handshake Controversy
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The International Cricket Council has dismissed the Pakistan Cricket Board's request to suspend match referee Andy Pycroft over an alleged handshake row following the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi criticized the decision, claiming bias, but the ICC stated that protocols were followed appropriately. The incident has fueled discussions on sportsmanship in high-stakes cricket rivalries.
Duterte appeals ICC jurisdiction ruling
The defense team of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has formally appealed the pre-trial chamber's decision rejecting his challenge to the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction. The notice of appeal was submitted on October 28, urging reversal of the October 23 ruling. Duterte's lawyers seek a finding that no legal basis exists for continuing the proceedings and his immediate release from detention.