ICC issues arrest warrant for Rodrigo Duterte in Philippines

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The Philippine Palace confirmed that Interpol received an arrest warrant for former President Rodrigo Duterte from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This development follows Duterte's return to Manila from Hong Kong on March 9, 2025. Duterte faces charges for crimes against humanity related to his administration's war on drugs. Reports indicate that this campaign resulted in at least 6,000 deaths, with human rights groups estimating the number could be as high as 20,000.


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