Duterte arrested on ICC warrant for anti-drug policies

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is a global court that prosecutes serious international crimes like genocide and crimes against humanity. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has become the first former Asian leader arrested by the ICC. Duterte was arrested in the Philippines on an ICC warrant related to his anti-drug policies while in office. He is expected to arrive in the Netherlands for proceedings. The ICC relies on state cooperation for arrests and currently has 125 member countries. The ICC has issued numerous arrest warrants since its establishment in 2002, including for high-profile figures like Russian President Vladimir Putin. The court has convicted 11 individuals, with ongoing cases against several others.