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Human Rights Watch welcomes ICC decision

THE Human Rights Watch (HRW) Philippines has welcomed the International Criminal Court's (ICC) Appeal Chamber's rejection of the Philippine government's appeal to suspend its inquiry into the alleged drug war led by former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Carlos Conde, HRW Philippines senior researcher, said the ICC's rejection of the appeal will benefit the families of the drug war victims.

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