Duterte faces ICC charges in The Hague for drug crackdown

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is being sent to The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity related to his drug crackdown. His arrest on Tuesday was made under a warrant from the International Criminal Court. Duterte's flight to the Netherlands followed his arrest upon returning from Hong Kong. He will be held in a detention unit until a hearing confirms his identity and the charges against him. The ICC's inquiry into Duterte's actions began in 2021, with estimates of the death toll during his presidency ranging from over 6,000 to 30,000. The court has stated that the alleged crimes fall within its jurisdiction despite the Philippines' withdrawal from the ICC.