Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity in Philippines

Rodrigo Duterte, former president of the Philippines, was arrested on March 11, 2025, at Manila airport. He faces charges of crimes against humanity related to his controversial war on drugs, which resulted in thousands of deaths. The arrest follows a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the Philippines initially withdrew from the court in 2019. The current government, led by Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has shifted its stance and agreed to cooperate with the ICC. Duterte will be taken to the ICC's detention unit in The Hague for an initial hearing. This marks a significant development as he could become the first Asian former head of state to stand trial at the ICC.