Duterte faces ICC charges for drug war killings

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and is being flown to The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity linked to his drug crackdown. His arrest was welcomed by human rights groups and victims' families as a significant step toward justice. Duterte's arrival at the International Criminal Court will lead to a hearing where judges will confirm his identity and the charges against him. The court's investigation into the alleged mass killings during his presidency resumed after the Philippines withdrew from the ICC in 2019. Duterte's supporters criticized the arrest, claiming it was illegal, while Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. defended the action as proper. The ICC judges believe Duterte is responsible for overseeing the killings during his time in office.