Duterte arrives in Netherlands for ICC drug war charges

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived in the Netherlands to face charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) related to his administration's war on drugs. His plane landed at Rotterdam The Hague airport at 4:54 p.m. local time. Duterte is expected to be taken to the Scheveningen Prison. He expressed confidence in a video posted on social media, stating he would take responsibility for his actions during his presidency. Supporters have gathered outside the ICC, with some traveling from other countries to show their support. Duterte was arrested on a warrant issued by the ICC earlier this week.


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