Duterte arrested to face ICC charges in The Hague

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested and is being flown to The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity. This marks the first time a former leader from the region has been arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte was detained upon returning to Manila from Hong Kong, following an ICC warrant related to his anti-drug crackdown that allegedly resulted in thousands of deaths. His arrest has sparked protests from supporters and family members, who claim it violates his rights. The ICC has been investigating Duterte's actions from 2011 to 2019, despite his withdrawal from the court's jurisdiction in 2019. The current Philippine administration, led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has stated it will cooperate with the ICC's requests.