Judges at the International Criminal Court are analyzing contrasting views on former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's speeches. Prosecutors argue his pronouncements constituted orders to kill, fueling his deadly war on drugs. Defense lawyers contend Duterte's rhetoric was mere political hyperbole, not literal directives for violence. This week's hearings focused on whether his words should be interpreted as incitement to murder or rhetorical exaggeration within the political landscape.
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