Duterte faces ICC charges for drug war crimes

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is being flown to The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity linked to his drug crackdown. His arrest on Tuesday was welcomed by human rights groups and victims' families as a significant step toward justice. Duterte's flight to the Netherlands follows a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. He will be held in a detention unit and will soon attend a hearing to confirm his identity and understand the charges against him. The ICC's investigation into Duterte's actions began in 2021, despite the Philippines withdrawing from the court in 2019. The court ruled that the alleged crimes occurred before the withdrawal, allowing the case to proceed.