Gunshots Fired in Philippine Senate Over ICC Suspect Gunfire erupted in the Philippine Senate chamber on June 4th, highlighting deep divisions over the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into alleged crimes committed during President Rodrigo Duterte's presidency.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the nation and beyond. The Philippine government's decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute in 2019 was met with controversy.
Critics argued that this move would embolden human rights abuses and hinder accountability, while proponents claimed it was necessary to protect national sovereignty from external interference.