Duterte arrested in Manila over ICC drug war investigation

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila on Tuesday after an Interpol warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) was served. The ICC is investigating his role in a controversial "war on drugs" that allegedly led to thousands of deaths. Duterte had previously stated he was prepared for arrest if a warrant was issued. His legal counsel claims the arrest was unlawful, stating police did not allow a lawyer to meet him at the airport. Duterte withdrew the Philippines from the ICC in 2019 amid investigations into extrajudicial killings. His anti-drug campaign, which began in 2016, has faced criticism for its high death toll, with activists claiming the actual number of fatalities is much higher than official reports.