Duterte arrested for ICC charges related to drug war
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Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila airport after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for his arrest. The charges relate to his "war on drugs," which resulted in thousands of deaths during his presidency from 2016 to 2022. Duterte boarded a flight to The Hague shortly after his arrest. His allies protested at the airport, claiming they were unable to approach him. The ICC's warrant cited concerns about potential interference with investigations and the safety of witnesses. Duterte has contested the arrest, arguing that he should be tried in Philippine courts. The current Philippine government, led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has stated it will cooperate with the ICC if requested.