Duterte arrested in Manila on ICC warrant for killings

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's international airport on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant related to drug killings during his presidency. This marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into alleged crimes against humanity. Duterte was taken into custody after arriving from Hong Kong. The ICC has been investigating killings linked to his anti-drug campaign from 2011 to 2019. The Philippine government confirmed he is in good health and under police custody. The ICC's investigation resumed in 2023 after appeals judges rejected objections from Duterte's administration. Although President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has chosen not to rejoin the ICC, his government has stated it will cooperate with the court's requests regarding Duterte.