Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity in Philippines

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila airport for crimes against humanity. This follows an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court related to his controversial war on drugs, which allegedly led to thousands of extrajudicial killings. Duterte's drug policy, initiated in 2016, has faced scrutiny since 2019 for its violent outcomes. He has maintained that his actions were intended to benefit the Filipino people. At a rally in Hong Kong, Duterte expressed readiness for arrest but defended his record, stating his actions were aimed at achieving peace for the nation.