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.

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.

Human rights advocates have questioned the “humanitarian” grounds for ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for temporary freedom in another country, pointing out that the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facilities in The Hague,