Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has petitioned the International Criminal Court to allow his interim release to another country, his lawyer said in a filing, citing his advanced age and a vow not to flee or commit any crimes.

The prosecution handling the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte is set to respond before the International Criminal

Human rights advocates have questioned the “humanitarian” grounds for ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for temporary freedom in another country, pointing out that the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facilities in The Hague,