Duterte admits responsibility for drug war fatalities

aljazeera.com

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has taken responsibility for his controversial "war on drugs" in a video message after his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC). He stated, "I am responsible" for the actions taken during his presidency. Duterte was arrested in Manila and transferred to a detention facility in the Netherlands. He faces allegations of crimes against humanity related to the deaths of thousands during his anti-drug campaign. His daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, has traveled to The Hague to support him. The ICC's actions have drawn mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a step toward accountability, while others, like China, caution against politicization.


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