Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has petitioned the International Criminal Court to allow his interim release to another country, his lawyer said in a filing, citing his advanced age and a vow not to flee or commit any crimes.

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to grant him interim release to an unnamed country. His lawyer, Nicolas Kaufman, submitted the request on June 12,

The country that may host former president Rodrigo Duterte for his interim release, if granted, may be adjacent to The Hague, a lawyer accredited by the International Criminal Court (ICC) said Sunday.