Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity in Philippines

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested under an International Criminal Court warrant for crimes against humanity. The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) called this an unprecedented step toward justice for victims of his drug war. Duterte's drug campaign reportedly resulted in over 20,000 deaths, with human rights groups labeling these actions as state-sanctioned murder. Despite the Philippines' withdrawal from the ICC in 2019, the court continued its investigation into these alleged crimes. The ICHRP emphasized that Duterte should not receive special treatment and urged the Philippine government to cooperate with the ICC. They stated that justice must apply equally to all, including those who supported Duterte's policies.