Duterte arrested for alleged crimes against humanity in Philippines

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday under an International Criminal Court warrant for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his controversial "war on drugs." He has denied responsibility for unlawful deaths. Duterte's anti-drug campaign reportedly resulted in around 6,000 killings, while rights groups estimate the total could be between 12,000 and 30,000. His statements during his presidency included calls for violence against drug users and dealers. Despite international criticism, Duterte remained unapologetic about his actions and expressed willingness to face prosecution. He claimed responsibility for the violence, stating he would protect police involved in the drug war.