Former President Rodrigo Duterte will continue to be detained in The Hague pending the start of his trial for alleged crimes against humanity, the International Criminal Court (ICC) said Friday.

The International Criminal Court Pre-Trial Chamber I has denied the request for leave of the defense lawyers of former President Rodrigo Duterte to appeal the tribunal's decision…

The International Criminal Court pre-trial chamber, in its May 21 decision, does not allow Duterte to appeal the confirmation of his charges