Duterte to The Hague tribunal: Kill me, don't lock me up

However, the leader of the shootings known for his opposition to international pressure asked whether the ICC had jurisdiction to accuse him of the deaths of thousands of Filipinos in his fight against drugs, reports “Reuters”, Periscopi broadcast.

He denied ever giving orders to police to kill drug suspects.

ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensuda said on Thursday that the preliminary review in Duterte's campaign tried to determine whether there was jurisdiction and whether crimes against humanity were committed.

I'll look for the rare privilege of speaking. Only two of us in the room,” said Duterte during a press conference, referring to Bensouda.

I welcome him. If he wants to convict me, let him continue. Let it be this way. Find a place where people kill with a firing squad and I'm ready,” he added./Periscopi/