Duterte facing ICC charges in The Hague

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is being flown to The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity related 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 until a hearing confirms his identity and the charges against him. The ICC's investigation into the drug war began in 2021. Duterte's supporters criticized the arrest, claiming it was illegal. The Philippines is no longer an ICC member, but the alleged crimes occurred before the withdrawal. The ICC has ruled that it retains jurisdiction over the case.