Duterte's arrest signals accountability for powerful leaders
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Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested and taken to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. This marks a significant moment as he is the first Asian former head of state indicted by the ICC. Duterte faces charges related to his controversial "war on drugs," which resulted in thousands of deaths. His extradition follows a shift in political dynamics in the Philippines, with the current president cooperating with the ICC after previously dismissing its authority. Duterte will spend his 80th birthday in the ICC's detention facility, which offers various amenities. He is expected to make his initial court appearance soon, where he will confirm his identity and acknowledge the charges against him.