Duterte resists arrest, threatens police in Manila

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila after an International Criminal Court warrant was issued against him. During a 12-hour standoff, he refused to be fingerprinted and threatened police with lawsuits, stating, “you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague.” Duterte's arrest occurred after he returned from Hong Kong with family and friends. Police faced resistance from Duterte's supporters, leading to a tense situation that included injuries among officers. He was eventually taken to The Hague for charges of crimes against humanity. Duterte's legal team claims his constitutional rights were violated, as authorities did not present the ICC warrant. Vice President Sara Duterte criticized the government's actions, calling it an affront to Philippine sovereignty, while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denied these allegations.