Duterte's arrest signals international intolerance for abuses

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested following an International Criminal Court (ICC) order related to charges of crimes against humanity during his drug war. This marks a significant shift, as it demonstrates the international community's stance against human rights abuses. Lawmakers in the Philippines stated that the arrest signifies that no one is above the law. They emphasized that the ICC operates based on evidence, not politics, and called for accountability for Duterte's actions. Duterte's daughter claimed he was being forcibly taken to the Netherlands, where the ICC is based. Meanwhile, Duterte's allies accused the current administration of political maneuvering in facilitating the arrest.