Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity in Hague

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested and is now in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. He faces charges of crimes against humanity linked to his anti-drug campaign. Duterte's crackdown has been criticized for resulting in many extrajudicial killings. The ICC's Chief Prosecutor confirmed that judges found reasonable grounds to charge him with murder as an indirect co-perpetrator. This arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of Duterte's actions during his presidency, as he previously admitted responsibility for the controversial campaign.


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