Duterte arrives in Netherlands for ICC trial

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived in the Netherlands to face the International Criminal Court. He is charged with "murder as a crime against humanity" related to his controversial war on drugs. Duterte's plane landed at Rotterdam The Hague Airport after departing from Manila. He was arrested near Manila on Tuesday before his flight. The ICC confirmed his arrival. Duterte, 79, faces a potential life sentence and has stated he will contest the charges.


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