Duterte arrested in Manila over drug war killings

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon returning to Manila, facing an International Criminal Court warrant for crimes against humanity linked to his anti-drug campaign. This marks a significant development in an ongoing investigation into thousands of killings during his presidency. Duterte had recently defended his actions during a speech in Hong Kong, where he appeared before supporters. He acknowledged the ICC warrant and reiterated his justification for the crackdown, which has drawn international condemnation. The ICC's investigation, which resumed in 2023, covers alleged extrajudicial killings from 2011 to 2019. Despite Duterte's withdrawal from the ICC, the Philippine government has indicated it will cooperate with any requests for his arrest.