ICC orders second health assessment for Rodrigo Duterte ahead of trial.
Photo: South China Morning Post
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ICC orders second health assessment for Rodrigo Duterte ahead of trial.

The International Criminal Court has ordered a second medical examination for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to determine his fitness to stand trial on charges of crimes against humanity. The 81-year-old's legal team requested the procedure, stating his condition has continued to deteriorate since a prior examination during the pre-trial phase.

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Both outlets report the same court order; SCMP provides extended context on fair trial rights while Bloomberg leads with the basic procedural update.
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SCSouth China Morning PostINTERNATIONAL1h ago

“Philippines' Duterte to undergo another health check to determine fitness for ICC trial”

BLBloombergCENTER2h ago

“ICC Orders Another Health Check for Ex-Philippine Leader Duterte”

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