Duterte's flight to ICC delayed for medical attention

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Rodrigo Duterte's flight to the International Criminal Court in The Hague was delayed after his arrest in Manila. The plane, originally scheduled to land in Rotterdam, is now in Dubai for medical attention, with an uncertain arrival time. Duterte, who led the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, faces charges related to his controversial anti-drug campaign. His daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, has traveled to Amsterdam, but her plans remain unclear. Duterte's legal team is assessing options regarding his detention, while his youngest daughter intends to file a habeas corpus request to bring him back to the Philippines.


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