Duterte arrested by ICC for crimes against humanity

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) after his arrest on March 7, 2025. He faces charges of crimes against humanity related to his administration's war on drugs. The ICC confirmed Duterte's custody following his arrival in The Hague. The arrest warrant was issued for murder, torture, and rape, citing reasonable grounds for implicating him as an indirect co-perpetrator of these crimes. A hearing will be scheduled to confirm Duterte's identity and inform him of the charges and his rights. The ICC thanked Philippine authorities for their cooperation in this matter.