“The ICC must issue new warrants,” Carranza said, now that it is left with the triable case amid attacks against the institution. Duterte is set for confirmation of charges hearing on September 23 as an indirect co-perpetrator of alleged crimes against humanity. If there are new suspects, there could be new witnesses, said Carranza.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denounced the sanctions imposed by US President Donald Trump’s administration against four of its judges, including one who is handling the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte,