Duterte arrested for ICC warrant in Manila

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested today at Manila's airport on a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity. This follows an investigation into mass killings during his anti-drug campaign. Duterte's arrest occurred upon his return from Hong Kong. He is now in custody, with a plane scheduled to take him to The Hague for court proceedings. His supporters protested at the airport, claiming his rights were violated. The ICC's warrant cites "reasonable grounds" for believing that Duterte's actions were widespread and systematic. The court previously ruled that its investigation could resume, despite Duterte's withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2019.