Philippine Lawmakers Urge Cooperation with ICC Drug War Investigation Despite Cracks in Duterte-Marcos Alliance
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Non-opposition lawmakers are calling on the Philippine government to cooperate with the ICC investigation into Duterte's drug war.
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Cracks are showing in the Duterte-Marcos alliance, with Marcos' justice secretary open to "serious study" of ICC cooperation.
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Domestic political support would aid the ICC investigation by improving access to evidence and enforcement of any summons or warrant.
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Freed senator Leila de Lima says she is willing to assist the ICC investigation given her strong record investigating the Davao deaths squad.
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The House resolutions urging cooperation are a temperature check but killings continue despite Marcos' rhetorical support for rights.