Duterte in custody over ICC drug war case

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been taken into custody by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. He faces charges of murder as a crime against humanity related to his controversial anti-drug campaign, which rights groups say resulted in tens of thousands of deaths. Duterte acknowledged his responsibility for the actions taken during his presidency, stating he led law enforcement and military efforts. His arrival at the ICC was met with support from some, while others criticized the process as oppressive. The ICC claims jurisdiction over killings that occurred before the Philippines withdrew from the court in 2019. Duterte's case includes allegations of murders linked to the "Davao Death Squad" during his time as mayor.