Duterte arrested in Philippines for crimes against humanity

Rodrigo Duterte, former president of the Philippines, has been arrested in Manila on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for crimes against humanity. He is accused of responsibility for the deaths of around 30,000 people during his "war on drugs" from 2011 to 2019. Duterte has been flown to The Hague for trial. He previously sought to be tried in the Philippines, claiming he would face justice there. The ICC's investigation resumed in 2024 after concerns about the Philippine government's handling of the situation. The current Philippine government, led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., initially refused to cooperate with the ICC but has since agreed to comply with arrest warrants. This shift follows tensions between Marcos Jr. and Duterte's daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte.