Duterte accepts responsibility for drug war, faces ICC

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has taken full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs" in a video message. He is preparing for a legal battle at the International Criminal Court (ICC) after being arrested on murder charges. Duterte was taken into custody in Manila and transferred to the ICC in The Hague. He faces allegations of crimes against humanity for overseeing death squads during his anti-drug campaign, which resulted in thousands of deaths. His daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, has arrived in The Hague. The ICC's actions mark a significant moment for the court, which relies on member states for arrests.


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