Duterte arrested in Manila over ICC drug killings warrant

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's airport on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant related to alleged crimes against humanity during his anti-drug campaign. The arrest occurred after his arrival from Hong Kong. The ICC's warrant cites "reasonable grounds" to believe that Duterte's actions led to widespread and systematic killings. The Philippine government confirmed he is now in custody, with reports of protests from his supporters at the airport. Duterte's arrest follows a long investigation into drug-related killings from 2011 to 2019. The ICC had previously paused its investigation after Duterte withdrew the Philippines from the Rome Statute, but the court resumed its inquiry in 2023.