International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors are seeking charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity, alleging he orchestrated thousands of murders during the grisly anti-drug campaign that have come to define his presidential legacy.

In documents released Monday, prosecutors accused Duterte of directing killings from 2011 to 2019, first as mayor of Davao City and later as president. They allege he established “liquidation squads” known as the Davao Death Squad and expanded operations nationwide after taking office in 2016.

The filing details 49 specific murder allegations, though human rights organizations estimate more than 12,000 suspected drug users and dealers were killed during the campaign’s first 18 months alone. Amnesty Internati

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