Duterte arrested for ICC trial over drug war

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on March 11 at Manila's airport. He is the first former Asian leader to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his drug war. Duterte's arrest follows years of defiance against the ICC, which began investigating his administration's actions in 2016. The ICC claims jurisdiction over crimes committed while the Philippines was a member, despite Duterte's withdrawal in 2019. The ICC has charged Duterte for his controversial drug campaign, which resulted in thousands of deaths. Human rights groups view his arrest as a significant move towards accountability for the violence during his presidency.