Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity in Philippines

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila on an international warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity linked to his anti-drug campaign. This marks a significant development in an ongoing investigation into thousands of killings during his presidency. Duterte's arrest follows a long investigation into his actions from 2011 to 2019, despite his withdrawal from the ICC in 2019. The ICC resumed its investigation in 2023 after rejecting objections from Duterte's administration, which claimed local authorities were handling the cases. Duterte, who has denied authorizing extrajudicial killings, continues to defend his actions as necessary for public safety. He has also registered to run for mayor of Davao in upcoming elections, despite previously stating he retired from politics.